timing an 1990 5.7

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INDY400
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hi all my 1990 gmc is timed at 0 degrees btdc if i went to 2 degrees how much performance is gained and would i notice a change in power thanks.
Apr 9, 2007 at 1:49 PM
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RASMATAZ
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[quote:3dffd37a9c="indy400"]hi all my 1990 gmc is timed at 0 degrees btdc if i went to 2 degrees how much performance is gained and would i notice a change in power thanks.[/quote:3dffd37a9c]

You want more power use a 10K ohm resistor bridge the coolant temperature sensor connector this will fool the computer of thinking the engine is cold and wants fuel at all times-in other words it won't go in closed loop for the O2 sensor to take over the fuel demand.
Apr 10, 2007 at 10:56 AM
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HBAUGH
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if you time your vehicle to 8-10 degrees your motor will run better. then make sure your spark advance is working and check to see how much advance you are getting when you rev the motor up.
Apr 17, 2007 at 2:54 AM
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