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timing issues?

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I just installed the predator tune and advanced the timing. Since then my car runs like total crap when I first start her up. Doesnt matter if its cold or hot outside. It has alot of hesitation when I try to take off in the lower rpm's. It's to the point where I have to rev it up to over 2500 rpm's to get going from a dead stop or it will spit and sputter. Could I have the timing advanced too far? Would that cause hesitation? Help me out please.....
 

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When you first start up your car, in the morning. The engine is not at 100% operating Temperature. You MUST not beat on the car right after you started it up after its been sitting. This will hurt the engine! Just drive NORMAL for a couple minutes..and then you can hit it. And It will respond better.
 
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Just an idea but, I've read that with advanced timing you need to run premium fuel. Did you fill up with premium first?
 
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