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Ignition values when building composite cam angle tables?

Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 8:29 am
by kurt
I am planning on doing runs of all low-high cam angles again and was wondering if you guys actually keep ignition values at a definite number, prior to going on the dyno to tune ignition.

Reason why I am asking is because I realise in some of the base maps that sometimes you have 33degrees of ignition timing first in one column and then it drops down to 28 in the next rpm column (diff rpm column, same KPA). So I am thinking of putting it all at 32 or 33 degrees (93 RON) in columns 8-10 to make it more of a constant.

Would this be a good idea or ? Opinions much appreciated.

Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 8:38 am
by cranny
wont hurt dude. keep them all even for last 3 map columns. do a run , check for knock during/after. if none advance a degree(all rpm col. for last 3 map columns). try again , advance to the point where you get knock. than retard that particular area to rid of(not all rpm columns). advance more where theres no knock , basically find optimum ignition for entire rev range. if you dont have a CAI , you wont be able to run as much ignition from my experience. try to keep IAT in realistic real driving range. i get a kick out of guys who come to a dyno with bags of ice on intake mannys and engine. tune the car , and drive off in 100 degree heat , lol.