Timing advance question??????

**Helinut1970** · 08-02-2006, 08:40 AM

My truck is in the shop today should I ask if they can do the 2 deg. timing advance. And most important how does it affect towing ability? Will it cause it to knock? I do alot of towing so if it messes the towing ability up I dont want to do it. What do you guys think???

**ArmyAviation** · 08-02-2006, 10:49 AM

Hey Helinut, I got mine done for free today at the dealership. The tech was real nice. I do notice a beter lower end torque and better accelleration. So another words, it realy takes off.

Dr_Combustion · 08-02-2006, 10:51 AM

NO downsides to this mod. You should get better throttle response and better mileage. UpRev (the people who sell the Cipher software) also found a 5-6 HP increase on the dyno. So, it may actually help your towing, but definitely will not hurt it. Some dealerships won't do it, so good luck.

Sniper · 09-26-2006, 02:53 PM

I gotta take my Truck into the shop tomorrow and I asked the service dept about getting the timing advance when I made the appointment today. He said that the 06 can't be adjusted....and even if it could be it would adjust itself back being that it's all computer controlled...

Should I talk to the mechanic? or what?

**P's Titan** · 09-26-2006, 02:55 PM

Heli,

I have the big tow as well and noticed a Huge Difference with the get up and go. SM said no effect on towing.

I agree with Dr. C, have noticed a slight MPG improvement.

gerry · 09-26-2006, 03:10 PM

p titan what dealership did your timing advance?

**P's Titan** · 09-26-2006, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by gerry

p titan what dealership did your timing advance?

Power Nissan in Torrance

gerry · 09-26-2006, 03:13 PM

they didnt say it was illegal cause of smog reasons in cali.

**P's Titan** · 09-26-2006, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by gerry

they didnt say it was illegal cause of smog reasons in cali.

what would advancing your timing have to do with Smog Laws in California ? ( just curious )

and I don't think the person who did really gives a sh!t. He just hooked up the scanner and adjusted the timing. If I don't like it and want it back to normal I just have to tell him and he will do it.

gerry · 09-26-2006, 03:18 PM

do you have a connection tech at torrence nissan who can do my truck up and how much would it cost me to do it

gerry · 09-26-2006, 03:23 PM

some asshole at fresno litha nissan said it was illegal i presonally dont know what are the regalation are

**P's Titan** · 09-26-2006, 03:30 PM

I am working with someone there to see if they want to do a bunch. I know others on here would like theres done as well.

Just keep a look out on here for info in the next couple days.

MississippiTitan · 09-26-2006, 04:01 PM

Do you have to run premium gas and any downsides long term to the motor?

**HudsonValleyTitan** · 09-26-2006, 04:07 PM

I don't know enough about it but......autmotive common sense would suggest that any manual advance would maybe benefit RIGHT after the adjustment was made....until the ECU automatically adjusted it back to where it belongs. Is this not the case?...And if not....why?

**P's Titan** · 09-26-2006, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by MississippiTitan

Do you have to run premium gas and any downsides long term to the motor?

nope, not to my knowledge

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Originally Posted by HudsonValleyTitan

I don't know enough about it but......autmotive common sense would suggest that any manual advance would maybe benefit RIGHT after the adjustment was made....until the ECU automatically adjusted it back to where it belongs. Is this not the case?...And if not....why?

My service manager buddy told me that would eventualy happen. He said at first you would notice it untill the ECU goes back to were is belongs. I went ahead and tried this to see. It's only been a week and still is good. I am not sure the time frame that it would "tard" ( the word he used ) back to normal.