Type I bus: high-altitude engine compression
- whc03grady
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Type I bus: high-altitude engine compression
What should a 1600 dp's compression be at around 10,000 feet?
Ludwig--1974 Westfalia, 2.0L (GD035193), Solex 34PDSIT-2/3 carburetors.
Gertie--1971 Squareback, 1600cc with Bosch D-Jetronic fuel injection from a '72 (E brain).
Read about their adventures:
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Gertie--1971 Squareback, 1600cc with Bosch D-Jetronic fuel injection from a '72 (E brain).
Read about their adventures:
http://www.ludwigandgertie.blogspot.com
- Xelmon
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Re: Type I bus: high-altitude engine compression
At 10,000ft the pressure drop to about 70%, did some number crunching... So with if it starts at 120lb, I'd say around 85lb's.