Steeda Timing Adjuster

XTheOwl · 06-06-2003, 01:22 PM

I am a little confused about the Steeda timing adjuster. I thought the spark timing on newer cars was all electronic? Why would you want a mechanical timing adjuster when you could get a chip or a programmer to set the timing perfectly for you?

Thanks,

xto

Hammer · 06-06-2003, 01:34 PM

Most chips don't let you adjust your timing "on the fly" as most are set by custom software that most owners don't have, they are burned in.... while some programmers might be easier than burned chips, most folks find the timing adjusters the most "tinkerer" friendly timing option...

XTheOwl · 06-06-2003, 06:37 PM

Thanks Hammer,

And by "On the fly" you don't mean while the car is driving, do you?

Thanks,

xto

Hammer · 06-06-2003, 07:27 PM

Quote:

And by "On the fly" you don't mean while the car is driving, do you?

hehe, no...

gt96 · 06-06-2003, 07:34 PM

ARE THE STEEDA TIMING ADJUSTERS WORTH THE MONEY AND LABOR? DOES ANY ONE KNOW OF ANY DAMAGE THEY HAVE CAUSED TO ANYONES VEHICLES?

Hammer · 06-06-2003, 07:38 PM

I haven't heard of any damage associated with a timing adjuster other than folks getting a little to greedy and putting in too much timing... That will get you into trouble...

I THINK the steeda adjuster requires Steeda pulleys, but there are other makers of adjusters that you can use the stock pulleys. (The manufacturer names escape me right now though...)

06-06-2003, 01:22 PM	#1
XTheOwl Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 51	Steeda Timing Adjuster I am a little confused about the Steeda timing adjuster. I thought the spark timing on newer cars was all electronic? Why would you want a mechanical timing adjuster when you could get a chip or a programmer to set the timing perfectly for you? Thanks, xto

06-06-2003, 01:34 PM	#2
Hammer AKA "Dr. Evil" Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: South Fork Ranch Posts: 1,721	Most chips don't let you adjust your timing "on the fly" as most are set by custom software that most owners don't have, they are burned in.... while some programmers might be easier than burned chips, most folks find the timing adjusters the most "tinkerer" friendly timing option... __________________ Uncle Sam "What the hell is up with all the gauges? Calling Captain Kirk, your ride awaits... Phasers on stun...."

06-06-2003, 07:34 PM	#5
gt96 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: utah Posts: 39	ARE THE STEEDA TIMING ADJUSTERS WORTH THE MONEY AND LABOR? DOES ANY ONE KNOW OF ANY DAMAGE THEY HAVE CAUSED TO ANYONES VEHICLES? __________________ sky 96 mustang gt:ram air, k&n, intake spacer, o\r x, flowmasters, pulleys, nitto drag radials, plugs, wires, 180 stat,

06-06-2003, 07:38 PM	#6
Hammer AKA "Dr. Evil" Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: South Fork Ranch Posts: 1,721	I haven't heard of any damage associated with a timing adjuster other than folks getting a little to greedy and putting in too much timing... That will get you into trouble... I THINK the steeda adjuster requires Steeda pulleys, but there are other makers of adjusters that you can use the stock pulleys. (The manufacturer names escape me right now though...) __________________ Uncle Sam "What the hell is up with all the gauges? Calling Captain Kirk, your ride awaits... Phasers on stun...."

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06-06-2003, 06:37 PM	#3
XTheOwl Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 51	Thanks Hammer, And by "On the fly" you don't mean while the car is driving, do you? Thanks, xto