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ryan218

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nvm i used search.
 

ttop88

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Set it at 14 take it out and listen for spark knock. If you hear nothing you are good. If it knocks back it up 1.
 

stykthyn

I want to measure mine. It doesn't look that tall.
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bump it till it pings. every car is different. I have seen some cars take 15* and others knock at 12* just be sure to put premium in it if you advance the timing.
 

Shakerhood

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Make sure you pull the SPOUT Connector before you Adjust your Timing.
 

5.0Droptop

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since gas is so costly I will keep mine at 10*
 

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stykthyn

I want to measure mine. It doesn't look that tall.
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oh snap he actually used the search function
 

Darkwriter77

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5.0Droptop said:
since gas is so costly I will keep mine at 10*
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+1

However, if/when I ever get myself into a position where I can stop DD'ing the Pervertible, it's going back up to 12* and getting the premium drinky-drinky, again. I just can't afford premium right now when I'm driving like 350 miles a week (and only getting around 20 MPG average). I'll force my beater DD to settle for the cheap crap ... sort of like feeding the DD ramen noodles and generic soda while the weekend toy gets homemade chicken fettucini alfredo and Mountain Dew.
 
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92GreenGT

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I'd leave it at 10*, on a stocker there isn't much reason to increase it. That 4-5hp isn't worth the extra cost of fuel, just bump it up at the track when you go.
 

stykthyn

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I"M HOPPED UP ON MT DEW!
 

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stykthyn said:
I"M HOPPED UP ON MT DEW!
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I'm gon' come at you like a spider monkey!
 
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