Boost timing retard?
03-14-2004, 07:47 AM
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Boost timing retard?
I am planning to use the AFC hack and 440 injectors but I see that timing is an issue. Do I have to have a timing retard controller under boost? I am only planning to run 6-7 psi. Will an e-manage adjust timing?
03-14-2004, 11:57 AM
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Re:Boost timing retard?
you don't have to have a separate device, you can retard timing at the distributor. I don't know if the e-manage does this.
as a side note, I started my car yesterday for the first time after chipping my ecu and installing the turbo. I have never had a turbo before, and it was a junkyard setup... I have also no heavy soddering experience with electronics, and chipping the ecu was no big deal. it's running like a champ!!! chipping your ecu gives you complete control over fuel, timing, and other things besides. I highly recommend this route. plus it's FREE (besides the stuff you need to program your chips).
as a side note, I started my car yesterday for the first time after chipping my ecu and installing the turbo. I have never had a turbo before, and it was a junkyard setup... I have also no heavy soddering experience with electronics, and chipping the ecu was no big deal. it's running like a champ!!! chipping your ecu gives you complete control over fuel, timing, and other things besides. I highly recommend this route. plus it's FREE (besides the stuff you need to program your chips).
03-14-2004, 12:41 PM
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Re:Boost timing retard?
eManage has some sort of "harness" you can buy to manipulate timing I believe. However, eManage is just an over-enthusiastic AFC.
Yes, you can retard at the distributor, but you'll kill your low end if you retard enough to "compensate" for the AFC advance.
Anyway, I would go with willah's second suggestion. ECU Tuning.
Read the Engine Management FAQ for information on it.
Yes, you can retard at the distributor, but you'll kill your low end if you retard enough to "compensate" for the AFC advance.
Anyway, I would go with willah's second suggestion. ECU Tuning.
Read the Engine Management FAQ for information on it.
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