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Re: N/A I5 Timing



> My questions:
> 1. Can the timing in fact be changed on a naturally aspirated Audi 5 cylinder?

Yes.  The timing light shows it.

> 2. Assuming the timing can be changed, is it worth it? (with higher octane
> gas of course)

Yes.  Advance it till it knocks a little on a tough uphill pull, then
back off a couple of degrees.  I discovered that my idle got a bit
sloppy so I backed off a couple more degrees and that cleaned it up.

-- 
Huw Powell

http://www.thebook.com/human-speakers

82 (+/-) Audi Coupe