 Advanced Timing: Good or Bad? |
 Aug 17, 2007 - 12:42 AM
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Hey guys I got an NA ST 7afe n i was just wondring about advancing my timing. I know that you can gain some hp in the wheels, but is it good for the car? Also, how exactly can u advance your timing? Can a local shop do it for you? Does fuel octane have a minimum for maximum power? Thanks in advance! haha
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Aug 17, 2007 - 10:12 AM
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no need to have a shop do it. you just need a $50 timing light (or borrow a friend's), and a 12mm socket with wratchet. if you don't have that, you could probably do it with a 12mm wrench. you just need to loosen one bolt, spin the distributor, and tighten the bolt back up.
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Aug 17, 2007 - 12:33 PM
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QUOTE(6strngs @ Aug 17, 2007 - 10:12 AM) [snapback]588672[/snapback] no need to have a shop do it. you just need a $50 timing light (or borrow a friend's), and a 12mm socket with wratchet. if you don't have that, you could probably do it with a 12mm wrench. you just need to loosen one bolt, spin the distributor, and tighten the bolt back up. 2 bolts, one is a REAL pain to get to. QUOTE(xs94st @ Aug 17, 2007 - 10:41 AM) [snapback]588678[/snapback] is there any long term effects that may damage your engine? more heat and pressure, increased chance of knock, probably just a little more wear and tear than you'd normally get. i've been advanced for about 7k miles now without really any ill effects to speak of. -------------------- |
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Aug 17, 2007 - 7:07 PM
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QUOTE(Bitter @ Aug 17, 2007 - 10:33 AM) [snapback]588699[/snapback] QUOTE(6strngs @ Aug 17, 2007 - 10:12 AM) [snapback]588672[/snapback] no need to have a shop do it. you just need a $50 timing light (or borrow a friend's), and a 12mm socket with wratchet. if you don't have that, you could probably do it with a 12mm wrench. you just need to loosen one bolt, spin the distributor, and tighten the bolt back up. 2 bolts, one is a REAL pain to get to. QUOTE(xs94st @ Aug 17, 2007 - 10:41 AM) [snapback]588678[/snapback] is there any long term effects that may damage your engine? more heat and pressure, increased chance of knock, probably just a little more wear and tear than you'd normally get. i've been advanced for about 7k miles now without really any ill effects to speak of. ok, I guess the 7a has two bolts. 5s has one. as long as you use a higher octane gas, and don't advance TOO far, you won't hurt anything. -------------------- 94 GT - Sold -------- 69 Pontiac Lemans - Sold 88 Alltrac - Sold ---- 04 WRX - Sold 00 GT-S - Sold ------ 91 Miata - project/drift car 95 GT - Sold -------- 96 GT - New Daily Drive |
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xs94st Advanced Timing: Good or Bad? Aug 17, 2007 - 12:42 AM
Redline08 yea was thinking about doing this too, i know that... Aug 17, 2007 - 12:45 AM Bitter the how-to on the internet for the 5th gen 5sfe wo... Aug 17, 2007 - 6:56 AM xs94st is there any long term effects that may damage you... Aug 17, 2007 - 10:41 AM Bitter bingo, with an intake or just a derestricted airbo... Aug 17, 2007 - 7:10 PM Redline08 any noticable power gain on a 15 degree advance?
a... Aug 17, 2007 - 11:25 PM
6strngs QUOTE(Redline08 @ Aug 17, 2007 - 9:2... Aug 18, 2007 - 12:19 AM Redline08 QUOTEyeah, I noticed a difference in accelleration... Aug 18, 2007 - 12:24 AM |
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