On the 1988/89 wagons there is an altitude baro sensor that LEANS out the fuel mixture at altitude! LEAN = lower HP.
ON the 1990-92 wagons that is done by info exchange from the ignition system. However at altitude the engine still runs leaner & therefore less HP.

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