Being currently in Wyoming at a relatively high altitude (6000+ ft.) I noticed that my 07 Civic EX is accelerating very slowly. Well, makes sense, no? Less air, less power. But now I am viewing this from a different perspective (thanks to EM):
Less air should also mean less fuel injected, correct? Stoichiometric ratios should still apply? I understand that "the nut behind the wheel" is revving the engine more to get the car moving at a similar rate as at sea level, which will definitely ruin gas mileage.
But say I was stubborn and would drive the same as at sea level and just get used to the reduced power output? (Shifting early, accelerating slowly, engine braking, DWB, etc)
And taking it one step further, what if I restricted the air intake when back at sea level to artificially reduce the maount of air the engine can "inhale"?
