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Old 03-04-2005, 07:01 PM
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is the idle air volume procedure done by the consult or by the go pedal. i know we can do it with the go petal but i read in the previous posts that u should have the idle air volume procedure done. but not sure if its by the consult or the go pedal thanx .
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Old 03-04-2005, 08:47 PM
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consult takes less time lol.. and while your there have them check the throttle position. myn said like 90 percent when i was flooring it.. so we fixed that too
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Old 03-04-2005, 08:58 PM
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i advanced my timing for 2 weeks ago, and thier hasnt been a day yet, where my car ran like sh*t.
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Old 03-04-2005, 09:13 PM
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What is TS ECU? I recently converted from auto to 5sp. My mech could only find a cal em ecu used. I'm running with it now with plans to purchase a new one from the dealer. They are going to adv the timing while they have the ECU. Is this the right way to go?
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Old 03-05-2005, 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Galo
in all cases, this type of advance will help, not hinder fuel mileage
I am not an expert, but I highly doubt that. If an advanced timing offers better fuel economy, why would Nissan sell a car with lower fuel economy than is possible? Imagine if they could sell a mid-size V-6 sedan rated at 29 mpg highway... I think they would be all over it.
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Old 03-05-2005, 05:19 PM
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Fuel economy versus grade of fuel required.
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Old 03-05-2005, 05:38 PM
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Guys: Just please remember that once this is done, you can never, ever fill your car up with anything less than 91. Just a reminder to all.
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Old 03-05-2005, 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by JimmyH
I am not an expert, but I highly doubt that. If an advanced timing offers better fuel economy, why would Nissan sell a car with lower fuel economy than is possible? Imagine if they could sell a mid-size V-6 sedan rated at 29 mpg highway... I think they would be all over it.
Everything is a trade off. This mod restricts you to premium fuel. It would have to be stated clearly where the car was sold that lower grade fuel will cause damage. That would deter the average buyer. I sell cars for a living and the question of fuel grades comes up a lot.
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Old 03-05-2005, 06:21 PM
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I still dont have a definitive answer on how/ if this benefits MANUALS? Are we already too fast to the auto's?
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Old 03-05-2005, 08:55 PM
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Advanced timing gives the engine more time to completly burn the air fuel mixture, and this results in more power at low to medium engine speeds. Overadvancing timing will result in power loss on top end.
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Originally Posted by Derrick2k2SE
Everything is a trade off. This mod restricts you to premium fuel. It would have to be stated clearly where the car was sold that lower grade fuel will cause damage. That would deter the average buyer. I sell cars for a living and the question of fuel grades comes up a lot.
I can see that. I never thought of it that way, probably because I have used premium since I bought the car. I can tell you I lost fuel economy after the advance, and I dont think I drive any different. I can also say I get better mileage with premium than with regular. Though the last time I checked that was before the advance.
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Old 03-05-2005, 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by rule da road
I still dont have a definitive answer on how/ if this benefits MANUALS? Are we already too fast to the auto's?
I stated before, I could feel a difference at high rpms.

I also stated in another thread, that if you feel you are losing power, check your oil level. I overfilled one time, and immediately felt a drop in power. The dipstick showed the level high, so I drained some oil, checked it again at a good level, and my power came back.
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