timing, retard or advance?

91cobra5.0 · February 8th, 2008, 08:15 PM

would it effect a car with a basically stock engine if you adjust the timing? in either direction? or would it be good?

e3sean · February 8th, 2008, 08:23 PM

i wouldnt suggest moving it fi u dont have a timing light.

91cobra5.0 · February 8th, 2008, 08:30 PM

timiing light is not a problem

JBIGBOOTSY · February 8th, 2008, 08:34 PM

timing is dependant on alot of things, but to retarded and you lose power because the flame is still propigating after bdc on the exhaust stroke. too much timing and the force comes down on the ass. at tdc(like trying to stomp in a bike pedal with the peadal straight up.

Iownastang · February 8th, 2008, 08:34 PM

Originally Posted by 91cobra5.0

timiing light is not a problem

bump it up to about 13

91cobra5.0 · February 8th, 2008, 09:03 PM

ok thnx

February 8th, 2008, 08:15 PM	#1
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February 8th, 2008, 08:23 PM	#2
e3sean I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1988 lx 9.68@142 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: goldsboro NC Posts: 5,609 iTrader: 0 reviews	i wouldnt suggest moving it fi u dont have a timing light. __________________

February 8th, 2008, 08:34 PM	#4
JBIGBOOTSY MM Fanatic 1990 LX hatch Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hobart Indiana Posts: 4,391 iTrader: 0 reviews	timing is dependant on alot of things, but to retarded and you lose power because the flame is still propigating after bdc on the exhaust stroke. too much timing and the force comes down on the ass. at tdc(like trying to stomp in a bike pedal with the peadal straight up. __________________ Bolt-on Abraham Lincoln Log motor. With extra wiring.

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February 8th, 2008, 08:30 PM	#3
91cobra5.0 Hardcore Enthusiast 98 Cobra Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 2,057 iTrader: 0 reviews	timiing light is not a problem

February 8th, 2008, 09:03 PM	#6
91cobra5.0 Hardcore Enthusiast 98 Cobra Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 2,057 iTrader: 0 reviews	ok thnx

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