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Old 11-14-2008, 07:38 PM   #7 (permalink)
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FE Bump...

Taking 3-tank averages before and after:

Stock Timing = 33.16 MPG
Full Advance = 39.29 MPG

There was some added technique mixed in there, but it has to be statistically significant. The Butt-O-meter noticed some added power in the lower revs...

The oil change and ATF drain/fill should happen this weekend. I wanted to wait for the ATF fluid to arrive first. Only one synth brand is approved for the Honda slushbox.

Weird about the Tempo, Frank. Are the ECUs setup differently (don't know the years, but does it electronically tweak the timing)?

I don't really know the marks, I just cranked the distributor into a full-advance position. Other Honda folks have done this on a variety of engine designations for the horsepower boost. I just noticed the pinging more lately.

-Rick
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