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Old 06-01-2007, 03:56 AM
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ok well im planning on uping my boost to 8-9 psi. what should i set my timing to? im thinking 7-8 degrees should be fine. im running shitty 91 octane in cali. i have 1.8 injectors walbro 195 hp pump saab fmic. and msd timing retard unit. please let me know what you think.
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I think six degrees. Why dont you get a piggy back of some sort? Bipes Emanage
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no money for that yet.
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Old 06-01-2007, 04:13 AM
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Oh okay. thats understandable : / just keep your eyes peeled on ebay and miata.net classifieds. Ive seen em go for 100-150.
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You suggest Bipes as a piggyback?! His MSD does the same thing.

at 8-9psi he doesnt "need" a piggyback.

Drift, you should be able to get away with only pulling to 8° since you have an intercooler, just go out and listen closely and advance/retard as needed.
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Eek. Didnt notice : /
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thats what i was figuring ok ill try her out.
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