Advantages/Disadvantages of bumping timing

[DoubleThePower]

What are the advantages and disadvantages of bumping my timing? I want to bump it like maybe a degree or two. Would it throw the computer off at all?

 

[robertdale]

The main problem that people face when bumping the timing is that it usually requires you to run 93+ octane fuel to avoid detonation. It does give a few horsepower and in some cases more than that. I like to run my car at 9-10* BTDC so I can run 87 octane fuel all year long. However if I decide I want the extra power it only takes five minutes to advance it to about 14* then fill up with 93 octane fuel and have fun.

 

[DoubleThePower]

With the way gas prices are i dont think i wanna do that lol
What do our cars normally run stock for timing?

 

[SuperDust22]

10

 

[AznStanger3v]

With the way gas prices are i dont think i wanna do that lol QUOTE]

im with him on that one!

 

[The Hitman]

I can't stand 10* after having mine at 16* for 2 years.. it feels so sluggish on the bottom..

 

[AZ95GT]

I just set mine to 14* degrees, a nice medium from 10* and lower than 16*. I had 1/2 a tank of 87 octane in the tank and topped it off with 91 octane and have had no problems at all. There was a slight difference in power, all in all a good mod.