I just ordered the timing kit and dv sockets for my 96. Im hoping i can find someone nearby to help me, but if i cant, ill go ahead and tackle it myself. However, im still a bit uncertain as to how much i want to advance it. It was last set at 16°, and ive been thinking about bumping to 19-20°. Heres what done to the truck, and why i want to bump.
Engine is running mahle marine pistons, bored. 040 over, oringed and studded. (Pistons are not flycuts), maxspool stage 2 towing cam, ats 3 piece manifold, with a s300 over ht3b compound setup.
The pump is a 160 california model, with mack plug, 5kgsks, and modded and tuned by haisley. Not sure exactly what plate is in it, as i cant remember, and havent pulled it out yet to look. Trans is an NV4500 with a sbdd3600, and upgraded hydros. Also, the truck has a set of 5x14 ddp injectors.
Ive removed all components of the grid heater, to include the cheese grater inside the intake manifold, and the truck has 60 lb valve springs.
Im looking for a bit more boost, maybe a mpg or two more, and slightly better performance...i think (please let me k.ow if im wrong) that increasing the timing will help spool the turbos a bit better. The truck has 4:10 gears, so im not as concerned about losing low end torque, as it shouldnt be as noticeable as a truck with 3:55's.
Any input would be appreciated, and recommendations. Is 19-20° reasonable, or shod i keep it lower, say, 18°?
Engine is running mahle marine pistons, bored. 040 over, oringed and studded. (Pistons are not flycuts), maxspool stage 2 towing cam, ats 3 piece manifold, with a s300 over ht3b compound setup.
The pump is a 160 california model, with mack plug, 5kgsks, and modded and tuned by haisley. Not sure exactly what plate is in it, as i cant remember, and havent pulled it out yet to look. Trans is an NV4500 with a sbdd3600, and upgraded hydros. Also, the truck has a set of 5x14 ddp injectors.
Ive removed all components of the grid heater, to include the cheese grater inside the intake manifold, and the truck has 60 lb valve springs.
Im looking for a bit more boost, maybe a mpg or two more, and slightly better performance...i think (please let me k.ow if im wrong) that increasing the timing will help spool the turbos a bit better. The truck has 4:10 gears, so im not as concerned about losing low end torque, as it shouldnt be as noticeable as a truck with 3:55's.
Any input would be appreciated, and recommendations. Is 19-20° reasonable, or shod i keep it lower, say, 18°?
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