Timing issue

[manny]

i just noticed this when i was trying to time my car the other day. when i have the timing light on it i notice that when i bring up the RPM's the advance actually drops or goes down before it actually advances or goes up. any body have any idea what would be causing this?

 

[manny]

just a thought guys, could it be the module that sits on the side of the distributor? i think that it does control the advancing of your ignition

 

[cjones]

the computer controls the spark timing throught the SPOUT circuit. unless you have a drivability concern, don't worry about it.

 

[manny]

well with out the proper timing advance the car will NOT pull out of the corners, not hit higher rpm quickly and it wont acheive top rpm/speed quickly. If i'm not mistaken you also lose torque.

 

[cjones]

well with out the proper timing advance the car will NOT pull out of the corners, not hit higher rpm quickly and it wont acheive top rpm/speed quickly. If i'm not mistaken you also lose torque.

yes, but some computers will back timing out for a moment as the throttle opens. i don't remember why, i just remember reading/seeing it.