Timing

tjmaxx

Member

Jun 21, 2004

157

3

19

Apr 23, 2007

#1

• Apr 23, 2007

• #1

If I were to change my timing on my 96 GT what should I change it to? Also what kind of horsepower gains can I expect from changing my timing?

 

K

Kilgore Trout

Fried or Broiled ?

10 Year Member

Mar 30, 2005

4,749

95

134

Apr 23, 2007

#2

• Apr 23, 2007

• #2

Advance it until you get detonation and then back it off a bit. The more advanced the higher octane you need. Also when advancing timing you can still get detonation on very hot days. Detonation is very bad for modular motors so err on the side of caution.

 

tjmaxx

Member

Jun 21, 2004

157

3

19

Apr 23, 2007

#3

• Apr 23, 2007

• #3

Is it worth chancing detonation of my engine for the power gains I will get? Also how much power will it add in general.

 

slow3gt

New Member

Nov 30, 2005

117

0

0

nashville tn

Apr 23, 2007

#4

• Apr 23, 2007

• #4

it doesnt add much but you can notice a little change

 

LI98GTStang

Founding Member

Jun 22, 2000

1,715

0

36

L.I., NY

Apr 24, 2007

#5

• Apr 24, 2007

• #5

And you need to switch to higher octane gas.