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geeaj · 03-20-2002, 08:16 PM

Rather then fuck with the timing, when your car most likely needs a basic tune up and some maintenance first, you should change the plugs, wires, cap, rotor, fuel filter. I am assuming you haven't done this RECENTLY..

Once you have the basic tune up done, your car will rev better, have a bit more oomph....I've driven many 240sx whose owners swear that there car is running strong. Um, NOT..

Do the basic stuff first...Maybe buy a gallon of Toulene...run some through your injectors. Clean your TPS, the throttle body, MAFS, your AIV. You'd be amazed at what these little things yield. Get your car running well. Then you can do your "freebie" mods like adjusting your timing, taking out airbox, etc.

I don't mean to pick on you. But advancing your timing is more of a tuning step once everything is running right. If your car is the slightest bit out of spec, it will do more harm then good.

Good luck!

03-20-2002, 08:16 PM	#3
geeaj Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 357 Trader Rating: (0)	Rather then fuck with the timing, when your car most likely needs a basic tune up and some maintenance first, you should change the plugs, wires, cap, rotor, fuel filter. I am assuming you haven't done this RECENTLY.. Once you have the basic tune up done, your car will rev better, have a bit more oomph....I've driven many 240sx whose owners swear that there car is running strong. Um, NOT.. Do the basic stuff first...Maybe buy a gallon of Toulene...run some through your injectors. Clean your TPS, the throttle body, MAFS, your AIV. You'd be amazed at what these little things yield. Get your car running well. Then you can do your "freebie" mods like adjusting your timing, taking out airbox, etc. I don't mean to pick on you. But advancing your timing is more of a tuning step once everything is running right. If your car is the slightest bit out of spec, it will do more harm then good. Good luck! __________________ Beware the fury of a silent man, be more cautious of his silent farts....