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Old Apr 26, 2009 | 09:50 AM
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i wanted to get mine retimed.
if i went up to 16* would it lower egts?
wats the advantage
 
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Old Apr 26, 2009 | 10:33 AM
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http://dodgeram.org/tech/dsl/FAQ/timing.htm
 
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Old Apr 26, 2009 | 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by dan33klein
i wanted to get mine retimed.
if i went up to 16* would it lower egts?
wats the advantage
It helps on the top end, while you will lose a little on the low end and yes it can help a little with egt's.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 07:19 PM
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the shop i went to put mine up to 17.5 and said it will be fine, but that i will eventually need new studs and heads
 
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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 07:21 PM
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so when i have it set at 16 thats a safe bet wont have to worry bout any thing? how will it drive compare to stock?
 
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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 08:47 PM
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Ya, i want to know this as well i am going to get mine done. i think 16* is the way to go but i dont know for sure
 
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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 09:47 PM
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im going to do mine 16*
 
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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 11:29 PM
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most engine builders recomend about 16.5* on there daily drivers with mild mods. only reason i went with 18.5 is because of my head work and studs
 
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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 11:33 PM
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ok sweet. so will it run smoother wat is the first thing you notice after you set it to 16?
 
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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 11:36 PM
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ok hell it will be so much smoother. before i did mine. in 5th gear at 40 mph my *** end would buck like hell. after i advanced it to 18.5* at 35mph in 5th its as smooth as a babys ***
 
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