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Subject:Re: High Altitude Issues??
From:Mike Galoob
Date:Mon, 5 Nov 2001 13:04:40 EST

You shouldn't have any trouble going UP in altitude other than a slight decrease in power. I bought my 81 westy in Flagstaff, AZ (~7000') where it ran great. Upon moving to sea level in Rhode Island it ran terrible until I upped the octane of the gas. It ran fine on 86 at high elevation but takes at least 89 at sea level.

Mike Galoob
81 westy
88 Subaru GL-10