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Boost Timing Retard

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  • Start date Start date Feb 22, 2006
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snoboardcore

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Hey guys is it neccesary to have the boost timing retard on the car with a supercharger? Do you have to have it?
 
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Absolutely necessary? No. Is it a very good idea? Yes. Otherwise you'll have to run with very low initial timing, which will affect how the vehicle responds and operates w/o boost.
 
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If it's not tuned, then yes, you'll need one.
 
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