Base Timing
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Melting Slicks
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Base Timing
On my '85 L98...
I've finally got a few mod goodies to put on...
before I start modding, I wanna make absolutely sure the stock setup is running as it should. The only thing I haven't done is to check the timing... I just pretty much didn't think of it.
Anyway, I did a search and came up with a few extremes 0* to 14*. I know every engine is different, but what should the timing on my L98 be set to?
I'll advance or retard it based on how it runs after I get it to what it should be (if it isn't already).
I've finally got a few mod goodies to put on...
before I start modding, I wanna make absolutely sure the stock setup is running as it should. The only thing I haven't done is to check the timing... I just pretty much didn't think of it.
Anyway, I did a search and came up with a few extremes 0* to 14*. I know every engine is different, but what should the timing on my L98 be set to?
I'll advance or retard it based on how it runs after I get it to what it should be (if it isn't already).
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From: The Top of Utah
Originally Posted by mikey whipreck
Thanks....
but "EST wire unplugged"?
Are you talking about unplugging the ESC module?
but "EST wire unplugged"?
Are you talking about unplugging the ESC module?
The best way to determine the optimum timing for YOUR car, is to make a 1/4 mile pass. Then advance it 2* and make another run. Keep advancing it until the MPH at the end of the 1/4, stops improving. Then set it back to the previous setting that gave you best mph.
RACE ON!!!
Last edited by CFI-EFI; Nov 22, 2004 at 11:09 AM.
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Melting Slicks
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Sometimes I think you work for Helms, CFIEFI 
Anyway, yes I have a manual- I'll search through that tonight.
And when I searched old threads, they all said just the same thing the first response thread "EST Wire" with no description...
But I now know what to look for... that's why you ask questions right?
Thanks guys
I'll start by makng sure its at 6*... then I'll bump it up a little a make a "run" at the local "track"
I'll see where that leaves me...
Do you guys think I should leave the EST wire disconnected while I'm testing it out?
Anyway, yes I have a manual- I'll search through that tonight.
And when I searched old threads, they all said just the same thing the first response thread "EST Wire" with no description...
But I now know what to look for... that's why you ask questions right?
Thanks guys
I'll start by makng sure its at 6*... then I'll bump it up a little a make a "run" at the local "track"
I'll see where that leaves me...Do you guys think I should leave the EST wire disconnected while I'm testing it out?
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From: High Plains Drifter Fayetteville, AR
Originally Posted by mikey whipreck
Do you guys think I should leave the EST wire disconnected while I'm testing it out?
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From: The Top of Utah
Originally Posted by mikey whipreck
Sometimes I think you work for Helms, CFIEFI
Originally Posted by mikey whipreck
Do you guys think I should leave the EST wire disconnected while I'm testing it out?
RACE ON!!!
