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Old 04-11-2009, 09:02 PM
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If your advancing the timing make sure you run 93 octance, or you get detonation. Idk about the actual numbers but you can check in the "bolt on myths destroyed" sticky. Prob 3-5, maybe more, just like any other bolt on mod, depends on what other mods u have.
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Old 04-12-2009, 02:21 AM
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Originally Posted by foxbod90
how much rwh is advancing the timing to 13 degrees worth on a bolt-on 5.0? what grade of fuel do i run?
91 octane but depending on where you live 93 octane if you can get it.
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Old 08-17-2009, 06:10 PM
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Default advance the timing

had my timind bumped to 13 degrees on a bolt on motor and a aod trans. how much hp is it good for?
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Old 08-17-2009, 07:01 PM
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car didnt seem to ping when running low octane why?
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Old 08-17-2009, 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by foxbod90
how much rwh is advancing the timing to 13 degrees worth on a bolt-on 5.0? what grade of fuel do i run?
use the best gas. its worth maybe 3-4 hp. not much, but you can feel it gets a little peppier
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Old 08-18-2009, 11:34 AM
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recommend new plugs? what kind?
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