Timing
03-07-2006, 10:44 PM
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The Rogue Mod
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RE: Timing
ORIGINAL: 1990mustanglx
How do i bump my timing up? is it worht it to do this and will it make me faster?
How do i bump my timing up? is it worht it to do this and will it make me faster?
03-07-2006, 10:52 PM
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RE: Timing
Depends on where it is set now. Mine was set at 6* when I bought it, so I think I may have gained twenty hp by bumping it up to 12*. LOL. Seriously, before--at 6 degrees--the tires would spin half way through first gear from full throttle. Now, they spin ALL THE WAY through first, with 3/4 throttle . At any rate, if you would, let us know what you set it to (and from), and whether you can feel the difference. Good luck.
03-07-2006, 10:59 PM
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RE: Timing
ORIGINAL: Twisted
Pro50, can you really run 15* on a stock car? I may try bumping mine up a little more, but I'm not so sure with this California gas--91 octane for premium.
Pro50, can you really run 15* on a stock car? I may try bumping mine up a little more, but I'm not so sure with this California gas--91 octane for premium.
03-07-2006, 11:06 PM
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RE: Timing
Use a timing light though. No guess work here.
One more question--and I don't feel like I'm post-jacking because 1990MustangLX may be wondering too. Short of predetonation (pinging), is there any reason why NOT to advance timing?
03-07-2006, 11:08 PM
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RE: Timing
if you go back to a thread i started awhile back about setting timing a guy left me a link to click on and showed me step by step.. you should back up and see if you can find it because if have to unplug the spout connector, its like a small chip. its near the passenger side control arm on my 95 but the link shows where its at on a fox. if you dont know what a timing light is yod better take it to a local shop though seriously!!!
