I think i figured out what was wrong with my 3.1 and why the power is way out of wack. I believe the timing is off big time. It does not even feel like it has half the power it used to. I dont think it is anything wrong with the engine, sensors, or tranmission cause they all work and idle great but i think it has something to do with the engine timming. I can pull out and floor my car and it does like 20 in 10 seconds. The power band has dropped alot and i was wanting to know what degree of timing to set my car to and how to do it all perfectly?

 

It should say under the hood.....but if i remember correctly it should be 10* advanced IN DRIVE.

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-Dan
-1990 3.1L RS
-Mods? no
-Slow? yes

 

10 is correct!!
IF ya put light on the balancer & you SEE IT JUMP WILDLY!!
you need new chain.
800-831-0884 Northern Auto parts
Spped Pro chain & Felpro gasket kit for $50-ish delivered!
IF ya advanced the timing (like I did, just twist distriburtor toward firewall-no need for light or special methds, just twist) & get more power smoother car, that's a band aid!

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Chat Soon,
KED85
Karl
1985 Firebird 2.8 to 3.4 swap project for Smog Happy LA, CA

 

Dan, "in drive"? Really? I thought that was for checking trans fluid level...?

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