Thread: Low end torque
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Old 12-11-2011, 09:10 PM   #24 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Frank Lee View Post
Perhaps those who got +20% had timing that was way off before? A couple degrees doesn't make a dramatic difference no matter what system or make or model it is.
It could if it's a matter of keeping your turbocharged car out of boost and in a leaner AFR. And again, the effects will be platform specific. Besides, this thread isn't just about fuel economy, it is about low-end power and "drivablity." And that, a couple of degrees of timing can improve.
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