17 Degree timing adv. Question

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07-22-2005, 04:06 PM

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Same deal for me. I had to hem and haw with the guy for a few days before he would do it - but low and behold when I finally got it in today they were surprised - it worked! (unfortunately mine wasn't for free - though they only charged me for a half hour of labor - $32.50).

The tech who did it said that my timing was originally at 12 degrees - not sure if I believe that

On hearing that news I was expecting a whole new car - but I didn't feel too much on the short drive home. I'll have to test it out more tomorrow. Maybe it's just too hot here right now - the temp is over 100, and the humidity is bad. My car was already feeling slower - maybe I'll feel it better when it cools down next week

Floor it from around 30-35MPH. From a stand still, you won't really notice it. It increases highway performance mostly.

07-22-2005, 05:01 PM

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From reading only 5 pages of this thread, is it safe to say that with this mod I must run 91+ octane gas? Anything lower will detonate?

07-22-2005, 05:26 PM

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YES AND NO. you won't detonante, factory knock sensor will retard timing if lower octane is used....but why would you want to do that

07-22-2005, 05:32 PM

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YES AND NO. you won't detonante, factory knock sensor will retard timing if lower octane is used....but why would you want to do that

Because a college student can't always afford 93

07-22-2005, 05:34 PM

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Because a college student can't always afford 93

A $1-2 difference (per full tank) between sh*t gas and premium isn't going to kill you...

07-22-2005, 05:35 PM

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Because a college student can't always afford 93

That is a ridiculous statement coming from someone that drives an I35. The "I don't get premium because I can't afford it" argument is so beaten to death (and so stupid I might add). Over the long run you will end up costing yourself more by running a lower grade of octane.