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Skyman · 01-28-2002, 03:36 AM

Ive run my car with total timing before also.

I ran 36 total. My car felt much stronger in the lower rpms also. This is because you have full timing in ALL the time.

I was told by several people that it was hard on the engine to do this, but I got no reason why. So as far as that goes I still really don't know.

Especially with you having 3.08 gears I imagine the total timing really helps. I just went ahead and put the spout back in and set 16 inital with mine since I have 3.73s and it revs up quick.

Untill you find out a real reason that its bad I would say leave it w/ total timing.

Heck I think I'm going to switch my car back to total timing too, its definatly more fun to drive that way, snappier at the lower rpm's for sure.

Skyler

01-28-2002, 03:36 AM	#10
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	Ive run my car with total timing before also. I ran 36 total. My car felt much stronger in the lower rpms also. This is because you have full timing in ALL the time. I was told by several people that it was hard on the engine to do this, but I got no reason why. So as far as that goes I still really don't know. Especially with you having 3.08 gears I imagine the total timing really helps. I just went ahead and put the spout back in and set 16 inital with mine since I have 3.73s and it revs up quick. Untill you find out a real reason that its bad I would say leave it w/ total timing. Heck I think I'm going to switch my car back to total timing too, its definatly more fun to drive that way, snappier at the lower rpm's for sure. Skyler __________________ 2001 BMW M3 6spd 12.79@108 RIP ---- 1993 Notch w/ 98 4V 4.6 Fasttt... -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- 12.32@109 -1999 Black Cobra Coupe- JBA Shorties, Bassani Cat-X, Magnaflow 3", Pulleys, 85mm Pro-M, Ported Intake, Soild Rear w/ 4.30s, Tubular Front End, X2C arms, 13lb batt, few others.