Re: [A/S] Airstream Wanna Be :-)

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>The Suburban's performance was in sharp contrast to towing with our 
>1975 Mercury Station (460CID V8) with its rumbling dual exhausts and a 
>bearish attitude at the slightest touch on the accelerator pedal. The 
>next time we tow our Safari west of the Mississippi, we'll take the 
>Mercury.

Unless that engine is injected, be prepared to rejet the carb(s) when you get
over about 4500' .  that is no big deal on the flat lands East of the "Sip.
But not very valid for the real hilands.  Would suggest that you get a later
model like an Excursion with the 6.0L diesel instead.
fwiw
chas