Timing after plate?

[Bandit1]

i jsut installed a #5 plate from piers, i have heard that i should have my engine timed. should i do this? what are the advantages/disadvantages? i really need to keep the fuel mileage up as far as possible. thanks

 

[R.ebel]

Timing

I'm set at 16 deg. and it works very well. Here is some more info on timing from Dave Fritz Engine Timing

 

[GLowe]

Bandit1

Had my timing set to 16 but injectors were changed @ same time so I can't speak for any change in performance. I read that if it isn't set too high ( 17+) it lowers EGT's a little and increases power. Stock setting is for lower emissions. George

 

[WaynesWorld]

pump timing

I am confused on the timing pump issue. josh Berman states the 94-98 12v engines are preset. Is this true? If not how do I change it ? Lost and confused.

 

[Joseph Donnelly]

All 12 valves with P7100 pump are preset in two ways: the Morse tapered pump shaft is held in the tapered-hole of the gear with a nut on the shaft. No keyway is used so timing can be varied infinitely by turning them relative to each other before installing the gear. See the Dodge service manual for procedures. Second way: the injection pump has a blade and pin setup on the side near the governor spring access hole. When the blade is engaged, the pump will be at its "preset" timing figure, the stock figure. If the pump is at that spot and the engine/pump gear is at TDC, you will get the stock timing upon assembly.

 

[nfox]

P-7100 timing

The timing from the factory on the 94-98 models with the BIG P-7100 pump is usually off atleast 10-12 degrees which is losing you power. When set to 16* you will gain about 10 hp and egt's will be a little lower.