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oldford2 · 10-01-2015, 11:34 AM

Professor,
Thanks for taking us along on your trip. Just great!
Now, a technical question: I understand how high altitude equals thin air and lower pressure. Not good for carburation but how does it affect a closed and pressurized system in an engine. Does the radiator water boil at a lower temp? Just curious and trying to understand the high altitude physics.
Thanks again
John

10-01-2015, 11:34 AM	#9
oldford2 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: pittsfield, MA Posts: 2,087	Re: Pikes Peak, Again Professor, Thanks for taking us along on your trip. Just great! Now, a technical question: I understand how high altitude equals thin air and lower pressure. Not good for carburation but how does it affect a closed and pressurized system in an engine. Does the radiator water boil at a lower temp? Just curious and trying to understand the high altitude physics. Thanks again John