Setting base timing in a '99
Can someone explain the steps on how base timing is set on a '99 when installing MS?
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If you bought a Reverant MS, then you most likely don't need to mess with it. Start the car and when it's idling, shoot the balancer with a timing light and compare it to the idle cells in your spark table.
The timing on a '99 is different than on a 97-older, simply because you can't physically move anything. The CAS on a 97-older is adjustable, where as the '99 crank trigger is in a fixed position. |
Originally Posted by thirdgen
(Post 851261)
If you bought a Reverant MS, then you most likely don't need to mess with it. Start the car and when it's idling, shoot the balancer with a timing light and compare it to the idle cells in your spark table.
The timing on a '99 is different than on a 97-older, simply because you can't physically move anything. The CAS on a 97-older is adjustable, where as the '99 crank trigger is in a fixed position. 1. Install the MS in the car. 2. Start the car. 3. Go to spark settings and set it to fixed 10 degrees. 4. Hook up timing light and check timing. 5. Adjust "trigger angle" until it makes the timing show up as 10 degrees on the engine timing marks. 6. Turn of static timing. 7. Profit! |
Perfect, just what I needed to know.
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Originally Posted by shuiend
(Post 851278)
You still need to set up the trigger angle correctly on the NB's. Rough instructions are below.
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Originally Posted by Braineack
(Post 851320)
Betcha if he bought a reverant unit he doesnt have to.
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It should already be within 1-2*, however it is always important to verify it, especially in boosted applications.
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Originally Posted by shuiend
(Post 851329)
Is the trigger angle the same on all nb's?
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It is a Reverant unit. Can you explain what you mean Brain?
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NM, you all posted while I typed :)
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Originally Posted by shuiend
(Post 851329)
Is the trigger angle the same on all nb's?
because of the design it's pretty damn close like reverant noted. |
Originally Posted by Reverant
(Post 851331)
Yes, within 1-2* as noted above.
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5* +/- 1*.
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Originally Posted by Reverant
(Post 851357)
5* +/- 1*.
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Originally Posted by shuiend
(Post 851352)
What have you found is the "correct" angle? I know on my car with MS3X I have my trigger angle set as +8.
this may be different due to your input method which isn't the same as the diypnp. |
This. If you are triggering off the falling edge rather than the high, you may be 1-2* off the number I quoted.
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