How much is the timing changed??

[CumminsAholic]

Does anyone know how much the timing is changed with an Edge EZ? How about with a VA or BD P&P? I want to get one to help out mileage and of course add a little power. If the VA is the same or close to the Edge I'd get one of them as they're easier and cheaper to come by.

Thanks

Corey

 

[HC]

I've tried corresponding with the makers of the VA, asking the same question as you. I never got an answer; they said the timing advance was not a set number, but varied according to one or more factors (engine rpm, load, etc. ). But nobody would even give me a hint as to the "average" amount of advance, or even advance at some given condition such as "2000 rpm, light load". Secondly, my experience with the VA-HO model (for the ETH) was that it gave a very nice, smooth power increase, but if it impacted the mileage at all it was nowhere near the 2 to 3 mpg some have reported, at least not on my truck. I keep meticulous records of every gallon purchased and average speed on each tank, so I don't make this statement lightly. If there had been a 1 mpg increase (or better), I would have seen it. Other trucks may be different, this is just my personal experience. I'm not bad-mouthing the product at all; I'm just saying there is a reason that VA publishes HP and torque gains but does not claim any specific mpg gain. (I have not yet tried the EZ. )

I recommend you consider these products for the power, and if you get an mpg gain, consider that as just a bonus, but don't count on it paying for the product. JOMO

 

[carhauler]

I just recently purchased a used EZ . My truck has a trailer on it 98 % of the time . I have only run two tanks through it so far and was going to post results later but, I used to get 10 mpg loaded and 12 mpg no load with trailer. Seems now that I am getting 12. 3 mpg loaded and about 13. 4 no load with trailer. I fill up once a day so my used EZ ( $300. 00 ) will pay for itself in about 16 tank fulls . I am also very happy with the power , so its been a win win situation for me.







Jim

 

[Steve Campbell]

I do not know how much the timing is changed, only that the EZ changes it to the RV specs. Maybe Cummins publishes those somewhere. Timing on the 24v does vary with the conditions as stated above, by HC.

 

[CumminsAholic]

Thanks Guys... . $300 for an EZ???? I'd buy one in a second for that... make that a split second.

I don't want it just for mileage or power, I also want it to help lower exhaust temps. I have enough power... well, you can never have enough , so I guess I have enough for the time being and now I'm looking for mileage and lower exhaust temps. A turbo is also on the list, I'm just exploring all of the possibilities. When I bought the truck I got 15mpg at best. Now with my mods I've gotten 19. 8. I'd really like to break that 20mpg mark. Just to say I can do it with a 3/4 ton 4x4 QC Auto with 4:10 gears.

Corey