Low timing at idle?
No safety issues. Potential problems:
1. Engine will need more air to keep going with that timing -- might outstrip the capability of you IACV.
2. You would have a steeper transition to the rest of your timing map. If you find yourself in that region, you may encounter some instability.
Other than that . . . . Note that your timing during startup should be low like this -- prevents kickback.
1. Engine will need more air to keep going with that timing -- might outstrip the capability of you IACV.
2. You would have a steeper transition to the rest of your timing map. If you find yourself in that region, you may encounter some instability.
Other than that . . . . Note that your timing during startup should be low like this -- prevents kickback.
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My cranking timing is at 0. I find it better since it doesn't have a chance to kick back in the winter.
I was trying to eliminate idle droop today so for the hell of it i dropped the timing to 2 degrees and the timing was solid as ice. I did hear my muffler louder though which i dont care about that much as long as it doesnt cause problems with overheating the valves.
I was trying to eliminate idle droop today so for the hell of it i dropped the timing to 2 degrees and the timing was solid as ice. I did hear my muffler louder though which i dont care about that much as long as it doesnt cause problems with overheating the valves.
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