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Baltothewolf · 08-22-2014, 08:42 AM

I read about advancing (or is it retarding?) the timing 1-2° but does that really help? I have a friend that would be willing to do it for free and then change it back for smog. Also, would tuning the ECU help? With that being said, would advancing/retarding timing effect mpg at 65mph?

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