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Old 06-27-2011, 08:53 PM
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Not sure what i should set my timing at i now have arp studs maraine head gasket ,i am at 15.5 now i get 15 mpg in town its a dually 3.55 gears and a 5sp 4wd and whts in my sig i would like to improve my gas mileage a little any help would be appreciated thx
 
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Old 07-07-2011, 10:03 AM
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I would set your timing at 16.5 degrees its what my buddy vinny was running his at and was getting aroung 18mpg
 
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Old 07-09-2011, 06:06 AM
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Any vehicle you have is not going to get the mileage in town that you would on the highway. I think 15 is pretty good. You got to think the redlights, and stopping and going all the time.
 
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Old 07-09-2011, 01:10 PM
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thx alot for the input just about to make a trip to california tomorrow i'll see what she does on the hiway set cruise at 65 and try to keep boost below 10 thx again aloha
 
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