advancing timing?

Subject: advancing timing? Sat Oct 31, 2009 2:07 pm

is it worth advancing my timing on my gen 2 3sge?

i always use 98 octane, i was thinking advancing it to 13.

Does it effect fuel economy?

thanks Cool

Subject: Re: advancing timing? Sun Nov 01, 2009 10:51 am

Hard to say, problem is with gen 2 3sge's, they suffer real bad from detonation due to the high compression. Even on 98, i occasionally get it when its under load.

Only thing i can say it advance it a degree at a time, each time take it for a drive to make sure its all safe.

As for fuel economy, im not too sure.

Subject: Re: advancing timing? Mon Nov 02, 2009 3:43 am

If your using it for everyday use, i'd play it safe and leave it as it is, last thing you want is engine detonation.

Subject: Re: advancing timing? Mon Nov 02, 2009 1:17 pm

thanks, i think ill leave it as it is then, just an idea.

thanks for the info one again guys! helpful as usual Cool

Subject: Re: advancing timing? Tue Nov 03, 2009 1:08 pm

rollaboy wrote:: thanks, i think ill leave it as it is then, just an idea.

thanks for the info one again guys! helpful as usual

No worries, i was tempted to do this but its simply not worth it but thats simply for me. My engine detonates under load and i live on a massive hill so i cant but if your 3SGE is in better condition than mine and doesnt detonate at all, crank it up to 12 degrees Twisted Evil

I dont want to be held responsible though Wink