Timing Question

StoplightWarrior · 09-16-2001, 05:52 PM

The timing in my Cobra had been bumped down to 9 degrees?!?! Im gonna bump it up, but what is the safest #, considering I want some performance gain. I'm thinking 12-13 degrees?

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Black 2000 GT Auto
Bassani X-pipe, Magnaflow Mufflers, Steeda Pulleys, K&N Filter. Steeda Weld in Subframes, Strut Tower brace, Sport Springs, Caster/Camber Plates.
Ran Once, 14.52@96.57 with a 1.32 R/T!!!

Red 1994 Mustang Cobra #4343
Pulleys, Shorty Headers, K&N filter, short throw shifter.

90'5.0 Conv · 09-16-2001, 06:42 PM

If your running 93 octane, I'd say go with 14, If not keep it around 10 or 11.
my .02 cents

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and loving every minute
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StoplightWarrior · 09-16-2001, 07:26 PM

I put in 91octane. Should I just go 10deg? Thanks.

90'5.0 Conv · 09-16-2001, 07:54 PM

I wouldn't try anything over 12. Try it and see how the car runs. Good Luck

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90 5.0 Convertible
and loving every minute
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moc · 09-16-2001, 07:58 PM

go high dude

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1991 5.0 NotchBack,Black
as of 08/03/01 23,467mi.
2001 LIGHTNING Black 800 mi.

John · 09-16-2001, 08:10 PM

I would try 14 first, go out on street and hammer it from about 30-40 mph in a higher gear and listen for knock. You can always go up or down from there. John

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89 Notch: ASP Pullies,
K&N Air,Transgo shiftkit,Trans. cooler,FMS 3 core , FMS 4:10's, 1.5" cowl, cold air kit, hooker shorties(jet hot coated), O/R H-Pipe, ASP solid mounts, Energy Sus. Trans. Mnt. BBK 70mm TB, MSD 6al, Dual elec. fans, 5.0 Firepower Kit, Scorpion 1.6 RR's, Flowmasters, 73 mm MAF, cobra intake and crower #512 cam,

StoplightWarrior · 09-16-2001, 10:00 PM

Ok, will do. Thanks for the help.

withamc · 09-17-2001, 12:35 AM

I'm running 16 on 91 and it's fine. I can get away with 89 unless it's way hot. I know others can't run the factory setting on 91. I'd take John's advice and try 14 and go from there.

PKRWUD · 09-17-2001, 12:34 PM

Ask Sky how far he was able to advance the timing in his Saleen, and run on 87 pump gas. You will be amazed. The bottom line is that every set up is different. Try 14 degrees, and if there is no pinging, go to 15, etc. If you start to lose power, go back.

It's all about trial and error. There is no one answer.

Take care
~Chris

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89FHPLX · 09-18-2001, 02:04 AM

My timming is set at 33 total timming with the spout off, what I got on my car using 93 octane. What a diffrence in power and I have no pinging.

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89 Police Interceptor
BBK Shorty Headers, K@N Cone Filter,H-pipe no cats, 2 chamber FlowMasters,Under Drive Pullys,33 degree Total Timing with spout out, Short Belt, No Air Silencer, oil cooler, 3.08's, And All Police Package goodies

09-16-2001, 05:52 PM	#1
StoplightWarrior Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 1,311	Timing Question The timing in my Cobra had been bumped down to 9 degrees?!?! Im gonna bump it up, but what is the safest #, considering I want some performance gain. I'm thinking 12-13 degrees? ------------------ Black 2000 GT Auto Bassani X-pipe, Magnaflow Mufflers, Steeda Pulleys, K&N Filter. Steeda Weld in Subframes, Strut Tower brace, Sport Springs, Caster/Camber Plates. Ran Once, 14.52@96.57 with a 1.32 R/T!!! Red 1994 Mustang Cobra #4343 Pulleys, Shorty Headers, K&N filter, short throw shifter.

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09-16-2001, 06:42 PM	#2
90'5.0 Conv Long time member in and out Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Albany, Ga Posts: 343	If your running 93 octane, I'd say go with 14, If not keep it around 10 or 11. my .02 cents ------------------ 90 5.0 Convertible and loving every minute of it!!

09-16-2001, 07:26 PM	#3
StoplightWarrior Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 1,311	I put in 91octane. Should I just go 10deg? Thanks.

09-16-2001, 07:54 PM	#4
90'5.0 Conv Long time member in and out Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Albany, Ga Posts: 343	I wouldn't try anything over 12. Try it and see how the car runs. Good Luck ------------------ 90 5.0 Convertible and loving every minute of it!!

09-16-2001, 07:58 PM	#5
moc Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ocean City , Maryland Posts: 344	go high dude ------------------ 1991 5.0 NotchBack,Black as of 08/03/01 23,467mi. 2001 LIGHTNING Black 800 mi.

09-16-2001, 08:10 PM	#6
John Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: Ft.Myers, FL. Posts: 150	I would try 14 first, go out on street and hammer it from about 30-40 mph in a higher gear and listen for knock. You can always go up or down from there. John ------------------ 89 Notch: ASP Pullies, K&N Air,Transgo shiftkit,Trans. cooler,FMS 3 core , FMS 4:10's, 1.5" cowl, cold air kit, hooker shorties(jet hot coated), O/R H-Pipe, ASP solid mounts, Energy Sus. Trans. Mnt. BBK 70mm TB, MSD 6al, Dual elec. fans, 5.0 Firepower Kit, Scorpion 1.6 RR's, Flowmasters, 73 mm MAF, cobra intake and crower #512 cam,

09-16-2001, 10:00 PM	#7
StoplightWarrior Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 1,311	Ok, will do. Thanks for the help.

09-17-2001, 12:35 AM	#8
withamc Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Posts: 396	I'm running 16 on 91 and it's fine. I can get away with 89 unless it's way hot. I know others can't run the factory setting on 91. I'd take John's advice and try 14 and go from there.

09-17-2001, 12:34 PM	#9
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Ask Sky how far he was able to advance the timing in his Saleen, and run on 87 pump gas. You will be amazed. The bottom line is that every set up is different. Try 14 degrees, and if there is no pinging, go to 15, etc. If you start to lose power, go back. It's all about trial and error. There is no one answer. Take care ~Chris ------------------ Retired Moderator MustangNet My site: JimPorterRacing RACECAR spelled backwards is RACECAR HEY !!! Are you ASE Certified ??? If you are, ask me about iATN. The best tool you'll ever have, and it's free !!!

09-18-2001, 02:04 AM	#10
89FHPLX Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 116	My timming is set at 33 total timming with the spout off, what I got on my car using 93 octane. What a diffrence in power and I have no pinging. ------------------ 89 Police Interceptor BBK Shorty Headers, K@N Cone Filter,H-pipe no cats, 2 chamber FlowMasters,Under Drive Pullys,33 degree Total Timing with spout out, Short Belt, No Air Silencer, oil cooler, 3.08's, And All Police Package goodies