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Originally Posted by particlewave
NA engines are absolutely affected by altitude. Significantly.
The formula for hp loss is "e x 0.00003 x hp", where e=elevation and hp=horsepower at sea level.
A NA car that produces 200hp at sea level will only produce about 168hp in Denver (elevation 5,280ft above sea level).
An '01S 3.2 rated at 250hp at sea level would produce about 210hp in Denver. Just a smidge more than a stock 2.5 base (201hp). 
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Interesting post.
I used to have a GPz 750 Turbo. Always wondered why guys at altitude would pay so much for adjustible boost. Now I know.
It WAS a lot of fun on the road that circles Lake Tahoe. Especially with a muffler that had no packing. I think you could hear it coming 3 miles away.
This from a "responsible senior"
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/d/2000-porsche-boxster-turbo/6522725024.html Yeah, right!