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Old 04-09-2012, 12:52 AM
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I have a 92 f150 w/ a 5.0. I put a g-force chip in it. I was wondering what would happen if I retarded the timing a few degrees because it seems to start hard when it is warm. Will it improve mileage/performance?
 
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Old 04-09-2012, 06:13 AM
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Shoulda bought my chip. Only costs a 12 pack.



Seriously though? Ya got scammed. Good luck sending back the $.10 resistor.
 
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Old 04-09-2012, 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by shotgunz
Shoulda bought my chip. Only costs a 12 pack.

Seriously though? Ya got scammed. Good luck sending back the $.10 resistor.
I didn't realize a spammer could get scammed.

Spammer tip #467- Use a holiday icon as your screen name, nobody will know your a fake.


Dang, I should have started a bet before posting that.
 
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Old 04-09-2012, 08:59 AM
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Little humor for the morning.

Where's MGD when ya need him?
 
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Old 04-09-2012, 09:10 AM
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True, it is a monday morning.
 
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Old 04-09-2012, 09:12 AM
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Mornin' sir Shotgunz!

Sorry - I be over thar yonder - wif narry'n to do ... https://www.f150online.com/forums/il...x4-2007-a.html

Say - them chips o' yers... hear tell yall had to move to a much larger facility to keep up with the huge demand, seein' as how gas-o-line is gettin' all pricey n' sich.

Shoot - also hear tell yall been so successful yall now own a mess o' prime-o NC coastline real estate.

And all from sich humble beginnin's ... ah be right Proud o' yall, Sir!
 
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Old 04-11-2012, 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Easter Bunny
I have a 92 f150 w/ a 5.0. I put a g-force chip in it. I was wondering what would happen if I retarded the timing a few degrees because it seems to start hard when it is warm. Will it improve mileage/performance?


removing the "chip" will both increase the mileage and performance of your truck back up to stock specs...
 
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Old 04-12-2012, 12:02 PM
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Definitely, if engine gets hot and started wasting power, ignition retard is necessary. It improves both performance as well as mileage.
 
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Old 04-16-2012, 08:55 AM
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Do you know how far I should retard the timing? Factory setting is 10 btdc.
 
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Old 04-16-2012, 09:54 AM
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As far as it will go.
 
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Old 04-23-2012, 05:59 AM
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I set it at 14 btdc. According to the book it is supposed to be 10 btdc. Have you ever owned a 92?
 
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Old 04-23-2012, 08:26 AM
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From 10 to 14 is a 4 degree advance, 4 degree retarded would be 6 btdc.
 
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Old 04-23-2012, 08:29 AM
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'92 still have a SPOUT?

Pull it = instant retard
 



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