2003 Buick Electra Late valve timing

2003 BUICK ELECTRA
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WAYAUNUTSI
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2003 Buick Electra

Does an engine with late valve timing perform better at higher or lower rpm rates or does it matter?
Oct 30, 2009 at 10:44 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Retarded timing will cause the engine to lack power-you're firing the plug late and causes detonation
Oct 30, 2009 at 11:43 AM
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