timing

urstangsmoke · 08-16-2004, 05:55 PM

i should be recieving my long tube headers, high flow cats and h-pipe within 2 weeks .. i've been reading that when i install these, i should advance the timing a degree as well ... is this recommended? if so, how would i do that?

GodStang · 08-17-2004, 07:46 AM

To advance timing you either need a timing adjuster from places like Steeda or UPR or you need a chip or hand held programmer like the Diablosport predator. The Predator is more expensive but is WELL WORTH IT!!

urstangsmoke · 08-19-2004, 06:44 PM

i think im going to go with teh timing adjuster for now, and deal with the chip or flash programmer later .. could i wait a while to put in the adjuster? or should i just do it while i do the headers? money is a concern and i just blew my load on the headers and h pipe ... i dont have to raise the engine for this, right? sorry if its a dumb question, im still learning a lot about this ...

blue00gt · 08-19-2004, 07:13 PM

You will either need to jack up the passenger side of the motor or pull your K-member to install the longtubes.

urstangsmoke · 08-20-2004, 06:16 AM

i know that, i was talking about the timing adjuster ...

GodStang · 08-20-2004, 07:42 AM

MY buddy put LTs on his and never adjusted the timing and he never had problems. So I would say yes you can wait.

urstangsmoke · 08-20-2004, 04:51 PM

thats definitely good to hear, thanks

08-16-2004, 05:55 PM	#1
urstangsmoke Addict Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: chicopee, Ma. Posts: 82	timing i should be recieving my long tube headers, high flow cats and h-pipe within 2 weeks .. i've been reading that when i install these, i should advance the timing a degree as well ... is this recommended? if so, how would i do that? __________________ '01 Roush Stage 3

08-17-2004, 07:46 AM	#2
GodStang College Stanger Join Date: May 1999 Location: Aiken,south carolina, usa Posts: 1,097	To advance timing you either need a timing adjuster from places like Steeda or UPR or you need a chip or hand held programmer like the Diablosport predator. The Predator is more expensive but is WELL WORTH IT!! __________________ 2003 Sonic Blue Cobra

08-19-2004, 06:44 PM	#3
urstangsmoke Addict Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: chicopee, Ma. Posts: 82	i think im going to go with teh timing adjuster for now, and deal with the chip or flash programmer later .. could i wait a while to put in the adjuster? or should i just do it while i do the headers? money is a concern and i just blew my load on the headers and h pipe ... i dont have to raise the engine for this, right? sorry if its a dumb question, im still learning a lot about this ... __________________ '01 Roush Stage 3

08-19-2004, 07:13 PM	#4
blue00gt Mustang Addict Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 1,294	You will either need to jack up the passenger side of the motor or pull your K-member to install the longtubes. __________________ Strike down the unroadworthy! 2000 GT Atl. Blue: '03 Cobra motor - 465rwhp/473rwtq, T-56 6-speed, full MM TA/PH & tubular K-member suspension, Saleen body, 17" Torq-Thrust II's, M/T ET Street radials, and lots more '94 Rio Red Cobra: All the bolt-ons, 3.73s

08-20-2004, 06:16 AM	#5
urstangsmoke Addict Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: chicopee, Ma. Posts: 82	i know that, i was talking about the timing adjuster ... __________________ '01 Roush Stage 3

08-20-2004, 07:42 AM	#6
GodStang College Stanger Join Date: May 1999 Location: Aiken,south carolina, usa Posts: 1,097	MY buddy put LTs on his and never adjusted the timing and he never had problems. So I would say yes you can wait. __________________ 2003 Sonic Blue Cobra

08-20-2004, 04:51 PM	#7
urstangsmoke Addict Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: chicopee, Ma. Posts: 82	thats definitely good to hear, thanks __________________ '01 Roush Stage 3

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