2.8l timing procedure? (Page 2/3) 2.5 FEB 13, 10:00 AM quote Originally posted by Patrick: What works best for my engines won't necessarily work with anyone else's. Ambient temperature, humidity, carbon build-up in the combustion chambers, octane level of gas, EGR function, etc etc all contribute. I use regular gas in all my Fieros and the EGR is functional on all of them. My '84 duke 5-spd has the most power with the timing set right at the top of the inscribed scale (whatever reading that is), although the idle quality suffers a bit. I think my '86 GT automatic is timed pretty high as well, but I honestly forget where it is. However, I notice if I try to time my '88 Formula 5-spd more than an extra 4° above factory timing, it sort of surges if I'm in gear with low revs. I haven't worked all the bugs out of this Formula yet, so I'm hoping I can eventually advance the timing more with no surging (and well before it starts pinging). I should see if 13 degrees helps my Formula. BrittB FEB 20, 10:34 AM You need to set timing with the automatic in gear? Never heard that before but I'll give it a try. You still need to jump the connectors using all the methods described above correct? Gall757 FEB 20, 10:57 AM quote Originally posted by BrittB: You need to set timing with the automatic in gear? Never heard that before but I'll give it a try. You still need to jump the connectors using all the methods described above correct? Never heard that before either. like they say at Wikipedia.....(needs citation). css9450 FEB 20, 03:08 PM quote Originally posted by BrittB: You need to set timing with the automatic in gear? Never heard that before but I'll give it a try. That's what it says on the emissions sticker. Automatic transmission in "D", stick shift in "M". Set brake and block wheels as necessary for safety. Gall757 FEB 20, 06:03 PM So it does......well there is the citation. Patrick FEB 20, 06:51 PM quote Originally posted by css9450: That's what it says on the emissions sticker. It appears that no one looks at the underside of their decklids. BrittB FEB 20, 09:34 PM Now I've got to go look at mine! Boostdreamer FEB 21, 11:16 AM quote Originally posted by Patrick: It appears that no one looks at the underside of their decklids. I may have originally gotten that info from my Haynes or more probably right here on the forum. I followed that advice and mine runs well. Yes, you still jump the pins in the ALDL. I also used the Coil wire instead of the individual cylinder wires. Works just fine. BrittB FEB 21, 07:44 PM Dang, I've looked at it and read it a few times but I must have thought not to worry about it. I'll try it out this weekend as I'll have a helper man the wheel/ brake/ trans/ you get the idea! BrittB FEB 22, 08:29 PM Well I did it and the car seems to run really good but it wasn't running that bad to begin with but it was off. Got it set and distributor clamped down so now I start seeing if I notice any difference driving it during the week. I'll also check fuel economy and see if that improves as well.