Stupid Question?
Im not necessarily worried about the strain that the head would put on the motor AT ALTITUDE. IMO it is not really a power adder, rather a power reclaimer. I know that all manufacturers test their sleds in the mountains and at altitude, test and tune them to run at 10000+ ft. HOWEVER, i beleive that this motor runs great, is strong and reliable at and around sea level stock. with more oxygen, and more compression than the same STOCK motor at altitude. So (and correct me if im wrong) moving up 8 to 10000 ft. the motor still pulls in the same volume of air on every stroke, just without the same oxygen content, causing the combustion to be less... volatile? By returning some of the compression to the motor we may not be regaining 100% of the power, (talking actual numbers) but like their saying making the sled more responsive and crisper.
Anyway... I would probably never run a high comp. head at home. But Now to ask a stupid question. there look to be 3 different options for altitudes on these head kits. what if i were to run a 13.1 instead of the 13.6 that brad recommends at that altitude. Still reclaiming some compression, but doing so in a reserved manner? Im sure brad has tested these kits to the 10th power and they will be great just like he says but for the more conservative... Is that an option? everything else equal im just not putting AS much compression back into the motor, should still wake it up some right? Also wouldnt have to worry about octane as much? Still running 91 but without worrying about Deto. as much?
Im not necessarily worried about the strain that the head would put on the motor AT ALTITUDE. IMO it is not really a power adder, rather a power reclaimer. I know that all manufacturers test their sleds in the mountains and at altitude, test and tune them to run at 10000+ ft. HOWEVER, i beleive that this motor runs great, is strong and reliable at and around sea level stock. with more oxygen, and more compression than the same STOCK motor at altitude. So (and correct me if im wrong) moving up 8 to 10000 ft. the motor still pulls in the same volume of air on every stroke, just without the same oxygen content, causing the combustion to be less... volatile? By returning some of the compression to the motor we may not be regaining 100% of the power, (talking actual numbers) but like their saying making the sled more responsive and crisper.
Anyway... I would probably never run a high comp. head at home. But Now to ask a stupid question. there look to be 3 different options for altitudes on these head kits. what if i were to run a 13.1 instead of the 13.6 that brad recommends at that altitude. Still reclaiming some compression, but doing so in a reserved manner? Im sure brad has tested these kits to the 10th power and they will be great just like he says but for the more conservative... Is that an option? everything else equal im just not putting AS much compression back into the motor, should still wake it up some right? Also wouldnt have to worry about octane as much? Still running 91 but without worrying about Deto. as much?
