Turbo & NG ignition

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I just aquired a 4Q w/JT CIS-E ECU controlled 10V turbo w/ manual boost set 
at 4PSI.  This a similar situation like Jim's?  (BOOM?)
-Scott by BOSTON

> From: Jim <>
> To: Christo  <>
> 
> On 5/23/05, Christo Atanasov <quattro at elit-auto.com> wrote:
> > Someone tried to use 2.2 10v Turbo engine with ignition system of 2.3 NG/NF
> > Engine?
> > I know that NG ignition is a good one.. but what about retard under boost?
> 
> I've tried it, and I still have the melted piston on my desk as a
> reminder of why not to use it.  It has no boost retard, and will not
> work correctly.  The 10v motors need a fair amount of ignition retard
> when on any kind of worthwhile boost.
> -- 
> Jim Green
> '89 90tq
> '89 80q
>