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Old Sep 5, 2007 | 08:18 AM
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i have a 88 gt 5 speed and i have my timing set at 14 degrees and i am runniing 93 octane and still feels kinda sluggish. should i runmore or less timing or more or less octane? thanks.
Old Sep 5, 2007 | 08:21 AM
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i am also running about a .040 on my plugs over the factory .050. thanks
Old Sep 5, 2007 | 08:49 AM
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Ive got mine at 14* but some people have told me to bump it up to around 18*.
Old Sep 6, 2007 | 02:20 PM
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is it a stock engine ? i think 18 is way to high either way i would not go past 14 ......
Old Sep 6, 2007 | 02:24 PM
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Do you have to change the gap on your plugs when u advance your timing?
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