timming

[noff]

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[codymorri]

Alright thanks!

[AFTERMATH DIESEL]

password for the timing calculator?

The timing calculator is built into the software now

[codymorri]

I seen that one but how do you know where you want it as far a percentage before or after TDC?

[skneeland]

I seen that one but how do you know where you want it as far a percentage before or after TDC?

thats entirely up to you

[smslyguy]

I am at 30 degrees. Anyone running more?

I'm running 29 degrees.

[2007 5.9]

Keep on mind guys...as you increase timing to cool egts...your increasing piston crown temps!!!

There is a point where it's too much.

[FUBAR]

Ah heck! "More the merrier!" IIRC someone from somewhere that sells cheetah hair driers and tunes said running 31* or more is perfectly fine...come to think of it, what's Smarty's timing values??

[DoghouseDiesel]

Smarty's only get 25*'s of timing due to not changing the limiter. They call for a lot more, but never achieve it.

Keep in mind, timing needs to be related to RPM's. The higher the RPM's, the more you can run.

And, like Les said, more timing looks good on the EGT gauge, but thst heat is transferred from going out the exhaust to being applied to the piston crown.

Until I'm in the upper RPM's, I keep the timing pretty conservative (i.e. low single digits). Jacking up the timing in the lower RPM's isn't really needed. Keep it low to get the turbos moving and then run it up in the higher RPM ranges.

[anarchydiesel]

smarty calls for 32-33, but remember that pesky max timing limiter holds him to 25. I run up to 30, but that is only at 4000 rpm and higher. My tunes usually max out around 27-28 for a stockish truck.