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Mar 3, 2002 | 10:22 AM

Bbasso

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Ignition Timing?

the stock timing is or should be what? next
what would be a safe amount to increase it to if still stock, i heard 18

is that true?

Thanks fo the help

Mar 3, 2002 | 10:27 AM

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Mar 3, 2002 | 10:28 AM

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Re: Ignition Timing? (Dc2k-specR)

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Mar 3, 2002 | 11:57 AM

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Re: Ignition Timing? (Bbasso)

stock timing is 16d +/-2d, so 18d is still within the stock specs. I have mine set to 18d and have had no ill effects from doing so. low and midrange seems to be a bit stronger and gas mileage is supposed to improve, but that's a hard one to confirm. just make sure you use a timing light to set it.

Mar 3, 2002 | 03:11 PM

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Re: Ignition Timing? (Bbasso)

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the stock timing is or should be what? Thanks fo the help

correct, stock is 16 deg. +/- 2 degrees. just a little hint though, when i dynoed i made most power at 16 degrees. i tried 19,18,17 and 15, but it liked 16 the best.

Mar 3, 2002 | 06:16 PM

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Re: Ignition Timing? (rodney)

hmmm, that's intereseting. I'd like to see the dyno plots, if you have them. I only us the ol' butt dyno and advanced to 18 seems to yield the best feeling lower power. how did the torque readings differ with each reading?