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Steeda Timing Adjuster?

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  • Start date Start date Jun 26, 2004

MGSTANG

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Has anyone who has used a timing adjuster on a 2000 and up, have proof that it even did or does anything. By using a scan tool or diagnosics tool. I am using an autotap and I don't see anything. I have it set to 14 degrees. When the engine cools down I am gonna put it back to 10 degrees and see if the computers even noticing a timing change. I'm wondering if I just waisted a benjamin on this thing. Let me know. Maybe because my cars on 04. Oh, when will you see the 14 degrees. Is it at idle or before start up? When I start the car. It's says 19-20 on the autotap timing parameter. I dunno. but any info ASAP would be great. Thanks.
 

MGSTANG

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Well thanks everyone for the help. Later
 

1low03gt

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I used it for 3 months.Wasn't really happy with it.
I tried 12 degrees all the way right to 18/19 degrees.Still didn't ping/knock!!The stang never felt right from one day to the next let alone feel the same way in one day!Maybe it was just my stang,don't know.So i got fed up,pulled it out,and had a chip customed tuned/burnt by superchips .Gave more timing,fuel,shut off my traction control,and adjusted the speedo for my rear gears.One thing for a few different things all in one.And my car always feels the same,which keeps me happy!

This is just my opinion,not an arguement.
 

MGSTANG

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Hey, aren't you the guy I was asking about the timing adjuster on Car domain? I just noticed. lol. Yeah, I can't tell if it's any different or not. I really got it to retard the timing when I'm spraying. I don't even know it its really retarding it or not.
 

1low03gt

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Yap that was me !

I finally got to the track last month,and i didn't like it.
It wouldn't pull at top end,and if turned it back some,it would be the opposite!!And to boot,i was runnin' better et's without it!!I do know that you lose some for the other when adjusting your timing,but it was driving me nuts,'cause it was really noticeable.But around town in a short shifting style she would be alright,but not all the time.On my ol' 5.0L,you could bump the timing,and man you would feel it.But after doing a chip,she feels strong all the way through the rpm's !

Maybe it's just me !!But i do know how my car feels and should feel like! LOL!!
 

Modular2v

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wow this post suprises me.....i have heard nothing but good things about the steeda timing adjusters until now! Now i dont think i will get one
 

MGSTANG

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I might feel a difference, but not to major
 
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codyGT

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Just keep in mind just because its $150 it's still just a glorified tricker device.
 

pdl2flr

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I will be installing one on my 03 later this week, I am curious to see how my car will like it. 99% of what I have read has all been positive.

p.s. just to be sure, I can remove the T/A and put everything back to stock? anyone have any issues after they have done this?
 

MGSTANG

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Yeah, everything will be ok if ou take it off. Just put it back to stock. Maybe get a new crank bolt.
 

4.6_02_Black_GT

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just save the $150 and put that toward a new add-in chip or ECU reflash and fix your timing the right the way. Without the trickery.
 

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Modular2v said:
wow this post suprises me.....i have heard nothing but good things about the steeda timing adjusters until now! Now i dont think i will get one
Click to expand...

Wow, there's logic for ya'.
 

1low03gt

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4.6_02_Black_GT said:
just save the $150 and put that toward a new add-in chip or ECU reflash and fix your timing the right the way. Without the trickery.
Click to expand...
 
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