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71143, How can I adj my ignition timing?
Posted by BOOSTIN-GS, Mar-21-04 07:01 AM

I just rebuilt my motor and instaled a star stage 2 kit. I now have wisco 8:5:1 pistons now the car idles funny like the timing is off. also the CEL comes on and it gives me a timing code. The timing belt is on right but still get codes.

71144, RE: How can I adj my ignition timing?
Posted by a_miller_76, Mar-21-04 07:15 AM

Originally posted by BOOSTIN-GS
I just rebuilt my motor and instaled a star stage 2 kit. I now have wisco 8:5:1 pistons now the car idles funny like the timing is off. also the CEL comes on and it gives me a timing code. The timing belt is on right but still get codes.

Maybe a stupid question, but are all your timing points lined up? Not just the cam gears but the crank as well? I'd check that first.

71148, RE: How can I adj my ignition timing?
Posted by BOOSTIN-GS, Mar-21-04 08:03 AM

yes all the timing marks are lined up. Im just thinking that may be the low comp pistions are makeing it idle funny.

71149, RE: How can I adj my ignition timing?
Posted by Uberingram, Mar-21-04 08:17 AM

Originally posted by BOOSTIN-GS
yes all the timing marks are lined up. Im just thinking that may be the low comp pistions are makeing it idle funny.

Wrong. Pull the belt and try again. There are plenty of ppl here that run low comp and idle fine. Your CEL doesn't lie to you...it's incapable of lying. Remember the old programming saying? Garbage in, garbage out. Same goes for cars.

71155, RE: How can I adj my ignition timing?
Posted by tim97rs, Mar-21-04 10:31 AM

its your timing. you can be 1/2-1 tooth off and have it "look" right. its your timing.

71208, RE: How can I adj my ignition timing?
Posted by Michael_97RS, Mar-22-04 04:39 AM

I'm going with the boys, check/redo your timing. If you still have a problem it's time to check for a bad cam or crank angle sensor.

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71245, RE: How can I adj my ignition timing?
Posted by BOOSTIN-GS, Mar-22-04 08:13 PM

ok just put in new crank sensor and at idle is was running good till i test drove it then the CEL came back on. Tomarow im going to recheck the timing belt. was just hopeing that i wouldnt have to.

p.s. thanks for the info im geting lots of help and good advice :thumbsup