Base timeing with custom chip?
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Base timeing with custom chip?
I had to get an ed write customchip for now until i accually know what i'm doing with burning these things (i'm getting confused) andyways what should I set my timing at base? 8*? Thanks
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Use the same principle as with a stock chip, increase till ping or knock counts and then back off a few degrees.
A scan tool showing knock counts under heavy load is the best/safest way.
A scan tool showing knock counts under heavy load is the best/safest way.
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i have a stage 2 ed wright chip also and i am setting my timing to the stock 6 degrees. let the chip do its job. the chips are burnt to be used with the stock settings on your car.
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