Re: So Slow

[turbo@steelcity2.steelcity.net]

Phil Payne wrote:
> 
> In message <9711031901.AA17340@fluhr.austin.ibm.com> ejfluhr@austin.ibm.com (Fluhr) writes:
> 
> > > The major issue here with the N/A I5 engines is that the distributor is
> > > run off of the back of the cam shaft.  When you fiddle with the cam
> > > timing, the ignition timing is going to change as well.
> >
> > Yup, yup.  But as the sprocket retards the cam timing, does it not also
> > (via the distributor gears) retard the ignition timing?  (and same issue
> > regarding cam timing advance...)  And is not retarded ingition timing
> > preferable for higher rpms?
> 
> Are there _ANY_ I5 engines in the USA with their timing determined by the
> distributor position?
> 
> I doubt it.  Timing is a flywheel/ECU issue.
> 
> --
>  Phil Payne
>  Committee Member, UK Audi [ur-]quattro Owners Club
	All I5 engines except turbo models are set with distributor position.
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