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Timming #854242 12/20/07 06:48 PM
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GOI87 Offline OP
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I live in Denver-ish. I was currious if There would be any bennifit to bumping the timing up a little? It doesn't knock or anything with the current stock settings with 85 octane. What should I expect if I bump it up? I don't want to screw up the computer, but would like to get the most out of the motor.

Does anyone know the limit to timming advancement. I for shure don't want to pass it.


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Re: Timing [Re: GOI87] #854243 12/21/07 05:39 AM
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I see you have some tweaked cams on your rig; you might want to give this article a good reading and see what you think. Might not be exclusively a timing issue, those this would affect it. EB might like this one.

Degreeing a cam

If you decide to start messing with the timing, I would strongly suggest you take a before and after reading; remember your jumper--- so if it's messed up, you can at least whip the gun out along side the road to reset it back to a more agreeable setting.

Stock tires or no?


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Re: Timing [Re: kewlynx] #854244 12/21/07 05:39 PM
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GOI87 Offline OP
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I remember reading that a while back. I was planning on keeping the wrench, jumper and the timming light in the truck. "Just in case" I thought there was another article on here about Timming and I can't find it. Something about finding where the engine "pings" then back it off a couple degrees, and thats where your max power/efficiancy is. I though EB wrote it but I'm not sure so don't hold me on it.

I like where My power band is now. So I don't see the need for "tweaking" the Cam.

FYI...I'm running 31's x 10.5. I know I should regear to ~4.88 but don't have the funds. If you all want to see pictures of It go to my myspace page.

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2003 Toyota Matrix XRS-Injen CAI
Re: Timing [Re: GOI87] #854245 12/23/07 03:34 PM
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Try searching for "timing" rather than "timming"...

Not trying to be the spelling police, but correct spelling usually helps when searching.


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Re: Timing [Re: GOI87] #854246 12/24/07 02:27 AM
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Open up your viewing in the Toyota Tech archives; likely you'll find it there.


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