Glad to see more people signing on.  I think I might be one of the few in a Samurai though.   

Does anyone have experience with the stock Samurai carb at high altitudes?  I know that it has a high altitude compensator sensor, but how well does it actually work?  FYI, I plan on taking an old 1987 "Classic" Samurai out on this trip. 

Glad to see more people signing on.  I think I might be one of the few in a Samurai though.   

Does anyone have experience with the stock Samurai carb at high altitudes?  I know that it has a high altitude compensator sensor, but how well does it actually work?  FYI, I plan on taking an old 1987 "Classic" Samurai out on this trip. 

Yeah, they work... It should idle up the engine and give you 35 more horsepower.

-Eric

Also, does any one know of a good secure parking area in Denver (near or at the airport)? If I make this work, it looks like I am going to need to drive to Denver, leave the Kick there, fly to Vegas for the wedding, fly back to Denver, grab the Kick and then drive down to Gunninson 

That would put me in Gunninson on the 9th or 10th.

Zig

I thought about driving out on the 10th and staying in Denver.  I would then get up early and head to Gunnison on the 11th.  I won't be there the week before.

I have cousins taht live in Denver.  I will check with them and see if they know of a secure lot near DIA.  I doubt they do but maybe they can look something up or know somebody that would know of a good spot to park your Sidekick.

Rob

Great, thanks.... I may end up tipping the guys at the Parking Spot for a parking spot near the security booth. I have used them before and never had issues at one of their lots, but I never had all my camping gear sitting inside a soft top....

Zig

Quote from: Jonny Rash on June 07, 2012, 08:54:16 AM

Glad to see more people signing on.  I think I might be one of the few in a Samurai though.   

Does anyone have experience with the stock Samurai carb at high altitudes?  I know that it has a high altitude compensator sensor, but how well does it actually work?  FYI, I plan on taking an old 1987 "Classic" Samurai out on this trip. 

Yeah, they work... It should idle up the engine and give you 35 more horsepower.

-Eric

So then I'll have a total of 40hp?   

I was more curious if it will calibrate the mixture (lean it out) for the higher altitude.  I'll be running the stock carb on a 1600cc engine so at least I'll have some torque for the climbs.

Quote from: ebewley on June 07, 2012, 05:03:26 PM

Quote from: Jonny Rash on June 07, 2012, 08:54:16 AM

Glad to see more people signing on.  I think I might be one of the few in a Samurai though.   

Does anyone have experience with the stock Samurai carb at high altitudes?  I know that it has a high altitude compensator sensor, but how well does it actually work?  FYI, I plan on taking an old 1987 "Classic" Samurai out on this trip. 

Yeah, they work... It should idle up the engine and give you 35 more horsepower.

-Eric

So then I'll have a total of 40hp?   

I was more curious if it will calibrate the mixture (lean it out) for the higher altitude.  I'll be running the stock carb on a 1600cc engine so at least I'll have some torque for the climbs.

I was wondering if anyone would catch that. I've actually done what you're thinking about and it's fine. The stock carb and computer are fine on a 1.6 long block. You'll have enough to motor along ok.

Not hot rod; just OK.

-Eric

-Eric

We are all going to be in the same boat at elevation.  Even my new GV will be way down on power.  166 HP to move a 4,000 lb slightly rounded brick.   

Is anyone planning on panning for gold?  That sounds fun to me for an afternoon activity.

Rob

We are all going to be in the same boat at elevation.  Even my new GV will be way down on power.  166 HP to move a 4,000 lb slightly rounded brick.   

Is anyone planning on panning for gold?  That sounds fun to me for an afternoon activity.

Rob

We'll have our pans.

-Eric

You guys are going to have a great trip. enjoy!!

Anyone watching the fires in Colorado and wonder if we will get a chance to do this trip?

Rob

The fire is way north of where we are staying.

...and hopefully it will be out 60 days later.   

Anyone watching the fires in Colorado and wonder if we will get a chance to do this trip?

Rob

No worries... We're going to Colorado.


-Eric

The worst fire is up by the Denver/ Ft. Collins area with a few burning around the state. As long as nothing gets going over Gunnison way (it has happened before I was evac'd in 02 cause of a fire there)we should be good to go.....

I have been online looking for a map that shows the location of the current fires.  Anyone have one?

Rob