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What If I Adjust The Crank Position Sensor? Just By 3degrees.

  • Thread starter Thread starter 98Mustang2017
  • Start date Start date Feb 24, 2018
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    cps adjust ? crankshaft sensor adjust
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Would like to retard the ignition timing by a few degrees for boost. Would 3degrees be too far for a CPS ?
I just dont want the injectors firing too late or too early and ruin the air/fuel ratio.
 
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Nvm i just took out my IAT and i saw between a 4 - 5 spark retard on the scan tool.
Whoo, Turboo.
 
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