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Old 07-04-2007, 02:24 AM   #1
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Default XR8 Ignition Timing

If I elongate the mounting bolt holes in the timing pick up could I get more advance? What U think?

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Old 07-04-2007, 12:26 PM   #2
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Refresh my memory: does the XR8 have dizzy ignition or coil pack?
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Old 07-04-2007, 12:51 PM   #3
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Not 100% sure but if you did you might get 1 degree more advance by elongating the holes, what about using some sort of adjustable adpter plate?
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Old 07-04-2007, 01:56 PM   #4
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AU2 XR8 has twin coil packs and a trigger at the harmonic balancer. The trigger is has 2 mounting bolts (these are the holes I would like to elongate)
AS AUXRVIII suggests some sort of adapter plate would be ideal, has anyone done this? Or can they give me a 'Heads Up' warning or suggestion? Thanks .... Dave
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Old 07-04-2007, 04:46 PM   #5
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Try an aftermarket computer or AU Edit....
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Old 07-04-2007, 05:05 PM   #6
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Having a day off work and a spare $1500-$2000 in the pocket at the same time is more difficult than tampering with a trigger location. That is until Lotto gets its **** together and calls out the right numbers
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Old 07-04-2007, 06:11 PM   #7
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Better not forget that you will be changing the timing in all conditions and not just peak advance and that may have a negative result on performance and/or durability.
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Old 07-04-2007, 06:23 PM   #8
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Base Timing is what I am after, just to give more Torque down low. Chasing performance, Fords have always been durable for me no matter how much punishment I have dished out I have never worn one out or blown one up. Tried chevs, blown em all up.
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