Re: distributer cap manipulation

["Gary G. Erickson" <erickson@teleport.com>]

Bruce Bell wrote:
> 
> NO!  Works on the VW because of Knock sensor. THe 85 Coupe has no knock
> sensor. Advance timing on the coupe that much and you WILL lose power. OK
> try it, but do some 3rd gear Runs between 2 & 4 k rpm then 4-5krpm and see
> for your self!! NJT

Bruce,

I have to disagree here.  I'm running an '85 GT with the timing advanced
to 12 degrees, and it DOES make a perceptible (and measureable)
difference.  You are correct that the '85 has no knock sensor however. 
I will only run 92 or higher octane when I have the engine tuned like
this.

The effect is more noticable when you have other modfications done as
well.  I have a 2 1/4" free-flow exhaust and am running additional fuel
enrichment at high RPM's, but I have done this to otherwise stock cars,
and it will help them as well.

BTDT, it works!

Gary

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