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Old 09-11-2005, 08:57 PM
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First, whats the stock diameter of the stock H pipe? Is it 2 1/2 inches? Because I got the Mac headers and it doesnt seem to fit over the doughnut ring all the way, and im getting a leak (doesnt really matter since my x pipe is coming in on Tuesday) But if the stock h pipe is 2 1/2 then im thinking my X-Pipe will have similiar problem.

Second, whats the Stock timing for and 87-93 GT (mines an 87)?

Third, Whats the best timing I should run?
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Old 09-11-2005, 09:05 PM
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stock hpipe is 2 1/4
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Old 09-11-2005, 09:37 PM
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timing is 10 degrees btdc stock
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Old 09-11-2005, 09:39 PM
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Would a good timing be 12 Degrees? Will my UPR 2 1/2 X pipe fit properly with my headers?
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Old 09-11-2005, 09:43 PM
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Ya, the stock exhaust system is 2.25". Do you have 2.5" tail pipes? If not you're going to have to drill out the holes on the catback flanges to get the new x pipe to fit to the catback. My timing is set at 14 btdc and that's where most people have theirs.
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Old 09-11-2005, 09:51 PM
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ORIGINAL: 1991_5.0_Convertible

My timing is set at 14 btdc and that's where most people have theirs.

As long as you run high octane gas
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Old 09-11-2005, 10:12 PM
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i have 14 degree timing with 87 gas in the car and it runs great also the 2.5 h pipe will fit the 2.25 catback
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Old 09-11-2005, 10:56 PM
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I think I have 2.5 tails, but it doesnt matter since Im running dumps. I might go with tails if it sounds like ****. So 14 degree timing is good? How does it sound? Does it somtimes die on you?
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Also What light bulbs can I use in the dash to make them brighter?
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Old 09-12-2005, 01:16 AM
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