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atdc its 93 octane right?Timing lights??

Old 08-17-2004, 03:59 PM
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who makes a good but cheap timing light? set at 14 degrees after tdc its 93 octane right? does the car run more efficiently this way anyways? thanks
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Old 08-17-2004, 07:40 PM
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afraid you've got it backwards there stangtangGT! you set the timing BEFORE tdc, not after. 14 degrees will probably need at least 93 octane to prevent detonation. Sears.
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Old 08-18-2004, 02:45 AM
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Whoops thanks alot whats too cheap a price for one?
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Old 08-18-2004, 03:20 AM
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i got a timing light for about $10 at a local place. tested it out compared to my friends realy expensive one, they both gave the same reading
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