Hi,

I would like to know if it was worth advancing your timing? Did you notice the difference? How does the car act? How would you go about doing it?

Thanks in advance

 

Check out my website. I have an explanation with pictures.

I just advanced the timing on my black 91. It is an easy process. I have seen no disadvantages to the timing increase. I ran my white 91 at 20 degrees for several thousand miles without any problems. It seems to give the car more low end torque in my opinion. For instance, when I'm in 3rd gear (auto) and put it 1/4 the way down, the car seems to accelerate better. I also feel it does a little better in the high range too. However, it is hard to tell. I run no lower than 89 octane fuel to prevent any pinging (which I've never heard). Overall, I would say it is worth it.

 

Well, does it still hurt if I use 93 octane. Does it make a difference.

Thanks

 

BTW, I don't think you ever got my messages, but I like how you used my top speed shot on your web page. It was actually done in OD at 4300 rpms.

Anyway, the higher the octane the better for advanced timing applications. I just use 89 b/c it is cheaper.

 

OIC, thanks!

BTW, i did receive your message and i did remove the picture. I just used your picture as reference, because that was the speed i was doing when my was automatic and i was in third gear at about 6,300 rpms. sorry i didn't ask permission.

 

It's okay need4pwr. You can keep the photo on there. All I asked for was a little recognition of it. Thanks

 

on you're website you mentioned your clock dims....Got the same problem with mine going on and off. SOmetimes if I tap it'll come back on but not usually. Any idea why it does that?

PJ

 

That is one of those inherant problems with our 3rd generations. My black one's clock does not do that. Someone said the solder joints go bad and need resoldered. I would just go to a junk yard and pick one up. Not much I can say.