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by 707redz31
Sat Aug 02, 2014 2:41 pm
Forum: Type 1
Topic: A couple basic z31 questions.
Replies: 5
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Re: A couple basic z31 questions.

Ok, gotcha.
by 707redz31
Sat Aug 02, 2014 4:10 am
Forum: Type 1
Topic: A couple basic z31 questions.
Replies: 5
Views: 4422

Re: A couple basic z31 questions.

Check the factory service manual for the base timing. Usually its measured at 800rpm and normal operating temperature (about 80 degC). That is what the base timing should be on the vehicle Most ECUs but not all are about 15 BDTC timing Will check on this. edit: 1987 nonturbo is 20* and 1987 Turbo i...
by 707redz31
Fri Aug 01, 2014 3:57 am
Forum: Type 1
Topic: Problem setting ignition timing, can't get 15 deg. ca18det
Replies: 6
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Re: Problem setting ignition timing, can't get 15 deg. ca18d

Did you degree the cams? If you didn't do you think you might need to? When I did JWT cams in my z31 and MLS heagaskets the gaskets were .07mm thinner. I needed to adjust the cams 4.5* to center the distributor back where it should be at 20*. My cams were retarded and I could only get 0* maxing the ...
by 707redz31
Thu Jul 31, 2014 11:16 pm
Forum: Type 1
Topic: A couple basic z31 questions.
Replies: 5
Views: 4422

A couple basic z31 questions.

I have a couple questions: First: I have a 1987 z31 na2t w/ a 1987 na computer w/ the 1987 base image. Should base timing be set at 15` btdc or 20` btdc? Car calls for 20` but in the nistune handbook it says 15` for most cars and in consult with it at operating temp it's showing 15` when trying to i...