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Old 03-08-2006, 11:48 PM
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want to advance my timing,checked out a couple timing lights,but there not cheap,I'm not going to use it much,so I don't want to buy an expensive one,my first question is,dose it matter what kind of timing light I get,I've seen some a couple different ones,expensive,and cheap,whats the difference?next question,you think I'll be ok just advancing until it pings then drop it back without a timing light?
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Old 03-08-2006, 11:52 PM
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I wouldn't recomend it. As far as timing lights go, they all pretty much do the same thing. Some have more features that others. You just need a basic one for what you're doing.
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Old 03-08-2006, 11:54 PM
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Here, see if you can get a FREE one!!

http://automotive-offer.com/rd_p?p=1...timing%20light



Here's a cheapy!!

http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductD...tnumber=CP7520
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Old 03-09-2006, 12:00 AM
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thanks dudeI'll try..If I don't get itI'll just get a cheapo one then,buy the way those rims look killer on that thing..
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Old 03-09-2006, 12:07 AM
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thanks dudeI'll try..If I don't get itI'll just get a cheapo one then,buy the way those rims look killer on that thing..
Thanks! Good luck!!
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Old 03-09-2006, 12:15 AM
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Your name is Mike Griffin huh?
Lol, I went through it for ****s and giggles
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Old 03-10-2006, 04:35 PM
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I just checked my timming,it was at 7 deg.I advanced it to 12 deg. to be safe,but even with 94 octane gas,it still gives me a slight ping at full throttle?most people set it at 14 deg.any ideas why mine cant go that high?
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Old 03-10-2006, 04:38 PM
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computer still adjusting, maybe?
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Old 03-10-2006, 05:07 PM
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there shouldn't be any problems with 12 deg advanced,should there?
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Old 03-10-2006, 06:00 PM
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You may have carbon built up in your combustion chambers, causing higher compression (and thus, pinging). Does your car run rich or burn oil?
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