Re: So Slow...

[turbo@steelcity2.steelcity.net]

Fluhr wrote:
> 
> >No, the other way around.  You want more timing advance as the engine
> >speeds up.
> 
> Hmmmm...then why the claim that advancing the ignition timing on n/a
> engines helps in the low end but hurts the high end?  (this "claim"
> is a common one on the list when discussion ignition advance)
> 
> And why the vacuum advance feature on the distributor?  You are likely
> to be at or near full-throttle when in the higher rpm ranges, hence
> minimal vacuum, so ignition timing is not advanced.
> 
> Thanks,
> Eric
> '85 Coupe GT, pings with the factory ignition timing  :(
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> Eric J. Fluhr                                Email:  ejfluhr@austin.ibm.com
> 630FP Logic/Circuit Design                   Phone:  (512) 838-7589
> IBM Microelectronics Div.                    Austin, TX
	Lets talk about the same thing guys! Advanced cam timing helps bottom
end performance.Advanced ignition timing can help overall engine
performance.and the vacuum advance helps with part throttle fuel
economy.
turbo
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