12 Valve 2nd Gen Dodge Cummins 94-98 Discussion of 12 Valve 5.9 Liter Dodge Cummins Diesels with P7100 Injection Pumps

Timing ?

Old Jun 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 Jul 7, 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 Jul 9, 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 Jul 9, 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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