We use the dynamic method to check the timing with a computer with the engine running. It leaves no items for speculation as the static method does with each mark on the dial gauge measuring a certain amount of degrees where you have to estimate and you never really know where you are. Once we set the timing, we check it once again to verify beyond the shadow of a doubt that the timing is exactly where we want it. I would get your truck's injection timing set to 15. 5 degrees prior to doing the nozzles as you need to eliminate the "miss" variable from the equation before you move on with performance. We set up the trucks with the Diamond 370 nozzles to 15. 5 degrees, so that is even a better reason to do the timing before the install. I have seen a truck as bad as 1 degree BTDC with its injection timing and you would not believe how well the truck ran once it warmed up. I would speculate that yours (as was mine) is timed somewhere between 4-7 degrees BTDC from the factory. Doing the job right the first time is certainly a priority, especially when the certainty that the engine will run after it is done hangs in the balance.
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Chris Timochko
AUTO WURKS DIESEL R&D TEAM
1997 5sp 4X4, Rhino Linings, Espar Heater, A. W. D. HX40 turbo, ATS 3pc Manifold, BD 4" Brake, Marine Compression, A. W. D. Custom Tuned Injection Pump, A. W. D. Intercooler, A. W. D. 370B Injection Nozzles, Delivery Valves, Governor & AFC Spring Kit, Psychotty Air, A. W. D. Water Injection, NOS Diesel Kit, A. W. D. 6" Chrome Exhaust System, BD No Smoke Valet Switch, McLeod Dual Disc Clutch, Mag-Hytec Rear Cover, Cummins Chrome Kit, Optima Red Tops, Hadley Bully Horns, Hurst Line Loc, Goodyear Wrangler AT/S 305/70/16s.
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Project U96 - 1996 3500 2WD racer. A. W. D. Marine Ultra Low Compression, A. W. D. Teflon-coated Pistons, A. W. D. High Lift Camshaft, Ported and Honed Cylinder Head, Intake and Exhaust manifold; A. W. D. HX40 Turbocharger, ATS 3pc Exhaust Manifold, A. W. D. Water Injection, A. W. D. Custom Fabricated Fuel System, Race Spec A. W. D. /BD P7100 Injection Pump, A. W. D. Custom High Flow Fuel Injection Nozzles, BD Auto transmission and Custom TC, Weld Draglites, Goodyear Eagle Drag Slicks, 5" Single Stack Through The Bed, Mag-Hytec on Rear and Transmission.