TBI 305 best timing set???
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TBI 305 best timing set???
I have an 89 RS with a 305 tbi auto. What base timing will be optimum for performance and drivability. Stock its suppossed to be 0 deg. It's now at 4 deg. just wonering how far advanced is safe????
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i have mine set up at 20 btdc ...i really think that its a bunch of bull that the timing should be at 0 degrees ... before i started playing with the timing it looked like it was factory set at 16 degrees btdc. i
have no idea why there would be a zero degrees setting..if you think about it zero means it should ignite at top dead center which theoretically you need some really low octane gas to burn that quick (or try putting nitromethane in it..hehheheee)...well..i dont know i could be wrong..but my car is pretty fast set at 20 degrees initial advance.
have no idea why there would be a zero degrees setting..if you think about it zero means it should ignite at top dead center which theoretically you need some really low octane gas to burn that quick (or try putting nitromethane in it..hehheheee)...well..i dont know i could be wrong..but my car is pretty fast set at 20 degrees initial advance.
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just so I make sure I understand. Your timing is set at 20 deg. with the bypass wire unhooked or with it hooked up. because if you set it to zero deg. ,when the bypass is hooked back up it seems to idle at about 6 deg btc.
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Car: 92 RS - Fully Restored w/Custom Int
Engine: LO3 with some mods
Transmission: T-5
Axle/Gears: 3.42 Richmond
It's safe to advance it as far as you can as long as you don't get engine knock, but I don't think more than 6* advanced is going to give you any difference. The trick getting your base timing to work well when the computer starts to control it.
I run 4* with noticeable improvement and I use 93 octane...but I also have a aftermarket chip.
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I run 4* with noticeable improvement and I use 93 octane...but I also have a aftermarket chip.
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92 Camaro RS, LO3, 5-spd, T-tops
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K&N Open Air Filter, Edelbrock performer TBI intake, Fastchip Prom, Timing +4 degrees, Centerforce clutch, Xact 8mm wires, SLP 1 3/4" Headers (coated), Flowmaster Catback Exhaust, Z28 Grille w/aftmkt fog lamps, MacEwen white-face guages
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Alpine 8030 Alarm System, Valentine One Radar Detector (How did I ever drive without one?), Pioneer DEH 7450 Head Unit w/6-pack CD changer, Pioneer DEQ 7600 Sound Processor, 2 Kenwood KAC-846 Amps powering 2 12" Pro Red subs, 2 Pioneer 6x9 and 2 MTX 4x6 speakers.
NEXT UP: TBI mods, 3.42 gears w/Torsen posi
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I've tried 6* and now it's at 4* base timing,and yes it is bone stock. your right 6* does perform better I just wanted to make sure it won't hurt the engine by knocking..
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I've tried 6* and now it's at 4* base timing,and yes it is bone stock. your right 6* does perform better I just wanted to make sure it won't hurt the engine by knocking..
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Car: 89 RS 355/ 89 IROC Convert
Engine: Hot Cam 355/TPI 305
Transmission: All 700r4's
Where does your timing go when you plug in the EST. Mine goes all the way off the scale like maybe 20*
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If it's at 0* the timing is between 6-8* w/EST hooked up, but I haven't cheched it when it's advanced. It does have more power at 4-6* but I don't want to hurt the engine, so it's at 4* right now...But doesn't the knock sensor snse when there is a knock and retart the timing. I want to try 6-8* deg ,but don't want any detonation..What are some of you other stock LO3's running?
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Car: yy wife, crazy.
Engine: 350, Vortecs, 650DP
Transmission: TH-350
Axle/Gears: 8.5", 3.42
I've got mine set at 4* BTDC. I checked the total timing at 4000rpms and it was at 30* in Neutral. I gotta Jet Stage 2 Chip. I was thinking of trying a little more to bring the total up to 34-36*, but I'm afraid that it could do more harm than good.
Yes, colincamaro, the knock sensor does tell the ESC to tell the ECM to retard the timing when knock is present. It will retard the timing as much as needed to get the knock to go away. That in itself will decrease power output. Usually more than needed. Let's say you got your timing set at 4* BTDC and you change it to 6*. If that causes knock, the ECM will retard the timing about 4*-6* (or more) to try and get rid of the knock. You'll never hear it because the knock sensor is so sensative that it can detect a dime hitting it. Then the ECM will return the timing to normal, but the knock will reoccur that split second. Then the whole cycle will start again.
FastBroker recommended that I use an AutoXray, or other diagnostic device that has a Knock Counts reading on it. That will tell you if the knock sensor is detecting anything or not. The only other way I can think of would be 1/4 mile times. But I doubt if I could drive consistent enough to notice a difference that 2 degrees makes.
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Yes, colincamaro, the knock sensor does tell the ESC to tell the ECM to retard the timing when knock is present. It will retard the timing as much as needed to get the knock to go away. That in itself will decrease power output. Usually more than needed. Let's say you got your timing set at 4* BTDC and you change it to 6*. If that causes knock, the ECM will retard the timing about 4*-6* (or more) to try and get rid of the knock. You'll never hear it because the knock sensor is so sensative that it can detect a dime hitting it. Then the ECM will return the timing to normal, but the knock will reoccur that split second. Then the whole cycle will start again.
FastBroker recommended that I use an AutoXray, or other diagnostic device that has a Knock Counts reading on it. That will tell you if the knock sensor is detecting anything or not. The only other way I can think of would be 1/4 mile times. But I doubt if I could drive consistent enough to notice a difference that 2 degrees makes.
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92 RS w/t-tops 305 TBI Auto.
170K miles and don't burn a drop o'oil
-K&N Truck filter #1500 w, open ele.
air cleaner
-Dynomax 2 1/2" cat-back
-B&M TransPak
-Jet Stage2 Chip
-180* T-Stat w/ 185* Fan Switch
-JVC CD--Alpine speakers & 4ch. amp
Rockford 2ch. to 2 MTX 12" subs
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by AJ_92RS:
I checked the total timing at 4000rpms and it was at 30* in Neutral. I gotta Jet Stage 2 Chip. I was thinking of trying a little more to bring the total up to 34-36*, but I'm afraid that it could do more harm than good.
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I checked the total timing at 4000rpms and it was at 30* in Neutral. I gotta Jet Stage 2 Chip. I was thinking of trying a little more to bring the total up to 34-36*, but I'm afraid that it could do more harm than good.
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WOT timing is looked up from a different spot on the timing table. Additionally, there is advance added when you hit WOT mode.
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Car: yy wife, crazy.
Engine: 350, Vortecs, 650DP
Transmission: TH-350
Axle/Gears: 8.5", 3.42
So am I supposed to run along side the car while my friend hits WOT? What other way could I check it?
I've always heard & read that the ECM (stock) is supposed to advance the timing no more than 22 deg. at WOT. Well, IMO, adding the chip plus advancing the base timing 4 deg. would make sense that 30 deg total would seem about right. I'm sure that the JET chip would tell the ECM to advance the timing a few degrees more than stock, right? Plus the advance I gave it. If there is another way to test total timing at WOT, please, do tell.
Thanks,
AJ
Edit: BTW, I know that my brakes won't hold without spinning that peg leg rear end. So that won't work.
[This message has been edited by AJ_92RS (edited July 10, 2001).]
I've always heard & read that the ECM (stock) is supposed to advance the timing no more than 22 deg. at WOT. Well, IMO, adding the chip plus advancing the base timing 4 deg. would make sense that 30 deg total would seem about right. I'm sure that the JET chip would tell the ECM to advance the timing a few degrees more than stock, right? Plus the advance I gave it. If there is another way to test total timing at WOT, please, do tell.
Thanks,
AJ
Edit: BTW, I know that my brakes won't hold without spinning that peg leg rear end. So that won't work.
[This message has been edited by AJ_92RS (edited July 10, 2001).]
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by AJ_92RS:
So am I supposed to run along side the car while my friend hits WOT? What other way could I check it?</font>
So am I supposed to run along side the car while my friend hits WOT? What other way could I check it?</font>
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I've always heard & read that the ECM (stock) is supposed to advance the timing no more than 22 deg. at WOT. Well, IMO, adding the chip plus advancing the base timing 4 deg. would make sense that 30 deg total would seem about right. I'm sure that the JET chip would tell the ECM to advance the timing a few degrees more than stock, right? Plus the advance I gave it. If there is another way to test total timing at WOT, please, do tell.
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I've always heard & read that the ECM (stock) is supposed to advance the timing no more than 22 deg. at WOT. Well, IMO, adding the chip plus advancing the base timing 4 deg. would make sense that 30 deg total would seem about right. I'm sure that the JET chip would tell the ECM to advance the timing a few degrees more than stock, right? Plus the advance I gave it. If there is another way to test total timing at WOT, please, do tell.
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I bet you could take a reading while running WOT on a chassis dyno.
The JET chip may or may not have any additional advance. Some chips have very little changed from stock.
I wouldn't be too worried about hitting a specific amount of advance. Testing the cars performance and changing the timing to see what performs best is the way.
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Ok, I feel dumb asking this but, just to reiterate, you guys are suggesting 4*-6* BTDC, or ATDC? With base timing at 0*, I'm not too sure which direction is "advance".
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Engine: 350, Vortecs, 650DP
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by NTChrist:
Ok, I feel dumb asking this but, just to reiterate, you guys are suggesting 4*-6* BTDC, or ATDC? With base timing at 0*, I'm not too sure which direction is "advance".
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Ok, I feel dumb asking this but, just to reiterate, you guys are suggesting 4*-6* BTDC, or ATDC? With base timing at 0*, I'm not too sure which direction is "advance".
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Brent: You simply can't do this sitting still, the engine needs a load on it. </font>
I'm used to the old days back when distributors used mech. advance. That was the only way to check total timing back then. The only way I know how.
Thanks Brent,
AJ
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