timing on 2002 gt

Illini · 03-23-2002, 12:47 AM

Hey guys I guess I'm a newbie to fords so I'll get that out of the way now. So far I've installed steeda underdrives,< steeda timing adjuster( today)>, C&L maf, triax w/ hurst t grip, MM strut tower brace and Yokohama 255/45/17. The problem is that I've read everybodies setting on their timing setting, and it's around 14-15. I tried it at 14 and got an intermittent ses light that resett itself. I backed her down to 13 and got a solid ses light, resetthe computer and it's at 12 with no problems. I'm running shell 93 octane in it. I didn't hear any det. 0n 14 degrees and made5 or6 luanches at 3000 rpm, ran first to 5800, and 2nd to 4000 something and let out, never any sound of detonation. And on my way to on14 degrees it started flashing ses. See theres a short strip of asphalt in front of my house that I launched on, but between that and the highway there's 2/3 of a mile on gravel. I drive like 10mph or less on it ,but could the dust from gravel road have temporarily blocked the sensor causing the ses light? Any thoughts or suggestions. I built my 436 hp malibu so I'm not a total idiot, but lack any experience with these mod motors.
P.S. The cars pulls stronger than before, even at 12 degrees

Illini · 03-23-2002, 01:06 AM

There's my sigs

Illini · 03-23-2002, 10:09 AM

Hey guys, I'll take the Bowtie product off my sig if thats why no one wants to talk. lol

ForPointSex · 03-27-2002, 08:12 PM

I have my steeda timing adjuster at 13* with no problems. No bucking or pinging. No check engine lights either. be sure that you set the adjuster with the correct side of the hump. You might have it backwards and running on too much deg.

Illini · 03-28-2002, 09:14 PM

Thanks for the input but I checked that out first. I called steeda about it and asked them if the dust could cloud the timing sensor . They hadn't heard of anything like that and were baffled. I can feel the increase in power but it felt stronger at 13-14 . I just didn't want to f$^% anything up with the ses light on. I'm turning it into a corner carver, twisties are always more fun than straight line. It won't come close to touching my 66 in acceleration, but the heavy chevy takes a curve like a mac truck

03-23-2002, 12:47 AM	#1
Illini Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Illinois Posts: 44	timing on 2002 gt Hey guys I guess I'm a newbie to fords so I'll get that out of the way now. So far I've installed steeda underdrives,< steeda timing adjuster( today)>, C&L maf, triax w/ hurst t grip, MM strut tower brace and Yokohama 255/45/17. The problem is that I've read everybodies setting on their timing setting, and it's around 14-15. I tried it at 14 and got an intermittent ses light that resett itself. I backed her down to 13 and got a solid ses light, resetthe computer and it's at 12 with no problems. I'm running shell 93 octane in it. I didn't hear any det. 0n 14 degrees and made5 or6 luanches at 3000 rpm, ran first to 5800, and 2nd to 4000 something and let out, never any sound of detonation. And on my way to on14 degrees it started flashing ses. See theres a short strip of asphalt in front of my house that I launched on, but between that and the highway there's 2/3 of a mile on gravel. I drive like 10mph or less on it ,but could the dust from gravel road have temporarily blocked the sensor causing the ses light? Any thoughts or suggestions. I built my 436 hp malibu so I'm not a total idiot, but lack any experience with these mod motors. P.S. The cars pulls stronger than before, even at 12 degrees

03-23-2002, 01:06 AM	#2
Illini Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Illinois Posts: 44	figured out sigs There's my sigs __________________ 2002 min gray GT: steeda underdrives, timing adjuster, triax, C&L maf, MM strut tower brace and k-member brace, Steeda subs weld-in, steeda tubular front sway bar, bullitt springs ,struts(tokico's)and shocks, bullitt gas door, alum.pedals, MM panhard Bar, cobra 13" front brake upgrade. ON THE WAY TO BECOMING A TRACK ***** 66' 2 dr malibu; 355 cube 4-bolt main, steel crank, chevy pink rods, KB 10.7 to1 pistons, ported double humps 202&160, torkerII intake, rejetted holley 650 D.P., crane ignition box, comp.cam roller rockers& 280 degree cam, balanced to 8500 rpm, hooker super comps, 3000 rpm stall and built turbo 350 tranny. dynoed at 543hp and 582 tq

03-23-2002, 10:09 AM	#3
Illini Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Illinois Posts: 44	anyone out there Hey guys, I'll take the Bowtie product off my sig if thats why no one wants to talk. lol __________________ 2002 min gray GT: steeda underdrives, timing adjuster, triax, C&L maf, MM strut tower brace and k-member brace, Steeda subs weld-in, steeda tubular front sway bar, bullitt springs ,struts(tokico's)and shocks, bullitt gas door, alum.pedals, MM panhard Bar, cobra 13" front brake upgrade. ON THE WAY TO BECOMING A TRACK ***** 66' 2 dr malibu; 355 cube 4-bolt main, steel crank, chevy pink rods, KB 10.7 to1 pistons, ported double humps 202&160, torkerII intake, rejetted holley 650 D.P., crane ignition box, comp.cam roller rockers& 280 degree cam, balanced to 8500 rpm, hooker super comps, 3000 rpm stall and built turbo 350 tranny. dynoed at 543hp and 582 tq

03-27-2002, 08:12 PM	#4
ForPointSex Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Central NJ Posts: 9	I have my steeda timing adjuster at 13* with no problems. No bucking or pinging. No check engine lights either. be sure that you set the adjuster with the correct side of the hump. You might have it backwards and running on too much deg. __________________ 2002 GT, 5 sp -K&N drop in -tri ax -Steeda pulleys, Timing adjuster -FRPP 3.73 -SpeedCal -Magnaflow cat-back

03-28-2002, 09:14 PM	#5
Illini Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Illinois Posts: 44	forpointsex Thanks for the input but I checked that out first. I called steeda about it and asked them if the dust could cloud the timing sensor . They hadn't heard of anything like that and were baffled. I can feel the increase in power but it felt stronger at 13-14 . I just didn't want to f$^% anything up with the ses light on. I'm turning it into a corner carver, twisties are always more fun than straight line. It won't come close to touching my 66 in acceleration, but the heavy chevy takes a curve like a mac truck __________________ 2002 min gray GT: steeda underdrives, timing adjuster, triax, C&L maf, MM strut tower brace and k-member brace, Steeda subs weld-in, steeda tubular front sway bar, bullitt springs ,struts(tokico's)and shocks, bullitt gas door, alum.pedals, MM panhard Bar, cobra 13" front brake upgrade. ON THE WAY TO BECOMING A TRACK ***** 66' 2 dr malibu; 355 cube 4-bolt main, steel crank, chevy pink rods, KB 10.7 to1 pistons, ported double humps 202&160, torkerII intake, rejetted holley 650 D.P., crane ignition box, comp.cam roller rockers& 280 degree cam, balanced to 8500 rpm, hooker super comps, 3000 rpm stall and built turbo 350 tranny. dynoed at 543hp and 582 tq

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