TIMINNG FOR A STOCK MOTOR???

OUTPLAYN · 09-01-2001, 09:25 PM

LOOKING FOR SOME HELP WITH SETTING THE TIMMING ON A STOCK 92 LX AUTO.. WANT TO GET A LITTLE MORE POWER.

ALSO WHATS BETTER H-PIPE OR X-PIPE?

spike · 09-02-2001, 09:23 AM

14 deg spout removed.I'd stick with the h-pipe. It's less expensive. X pipe is not worth the extra money for the few horsepower over the h-pipe.

dinomite · 09-02-2001, 10:56 AM

ya, the x pipe isn't worth the hassle or expense

OUTPLAYN · 09-02-2001, 02:41 PM

spout removed...what do you mean? what about a prochamber?

Mr 5 0 · 09-02-2001, 03:53 PM

To correctly set the initial ignition timing on your 5.0 you must remove the 'spout' connecter; it's a small electric connector that hangs off the distributor wiring harness, right in front. No problem to remove, but don't lose it. I suggest putting it in your pocket but remember to replace it when you're finished setting the timing. Your engine will run poorly without it.

Fill up with 92 octane or better before advancing the timing.

Try 12 degrees, then 14, then 16 and listen for 'ping' (detonation). Back off to the previous setting once you get pinging under load.

14 degrees is average maximum advance on a stock 5.0 but engines differ and you may need more or less. Experiment.

09-01-2001, 09:25 PM	#1
OUTPLAYN Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Genoa,IL Posts: 79	TIMINNG FOR A STOCK MOTOR??? LOOKING FOR SOME HELP WITH SETTING THE TIMMING ON A STOCK 92 LX AUTO.. WANT TO GET A LITTLE MORE POWER. ALSO WHATS BETTER H-PIPE OR X-PIPE?

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09-02-2001, 09:23 AM	#2
spike Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: ft.worth, TX USA Posts: 92	14 deg spout removed.I'd stick with the h-pipe. It's less expensive. X pipe is not worth the extra money for the few horsepower over the h-pipe.

09-02-2001, 10:56 AM	#3
dinomite The Dude Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 1,262	ya, the x pipe isn't worth the hassle or expense

09-02-2001, 02:41 PM	#4
OUTPLAYN Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Genoa,IL Posts: 79	spout removed...what do you mean? what about a prochamber?

09-02-2001, 03:53 PM	#5
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	To correctly set the initial ignition timing on your 5.0 you must remove the 'spout' connecter; it's a small electric connector that hangs off the distributor wiring harness, right in front. No problem to remove, but don't lose it. I suggest putting it in your pocket but remember to replace it when you're finished setting the timing. Your engine will run poorly without it. Fill up with 92 octane or better before advancing the timing. Try 12 degrees, then 14, then 16 and listen for 'ping' (detonation). Back off to the previous setting once you get pinging under load. 14 degrees is average maximum advance on a stock 5.0 but engines differ and you may need more or less. Experiment.