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Thread: Very strange timing in this car

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    Very strange timing in this car

    I wanted someone with other L67 to compare the log files with this one located here >
    http://www.fastfieros.com/hpt/shawn.cvs

    This file shows negative timing real bad in all RPM ranges.

    Anyone with a 1997 PCM logging and can verify the scanner software is working correct for this OS?

    I have checked it with my 03 truck and it logged just fine.

    Loyde

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    Re: Very strange timing in this car

    Loyde:

    It's very common for scanners to show ignition timng advance as negative on 1997 V6 vehicles. The timing might be 18 degrees BTDC, but the scanner will show -18. This is completely normal, but I've only seen it on 1997's.

    Hope this helps.

    Scott
    2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing (733 whp)
    2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing (716 whp), 10.750 @ 134.77 mph
    2016 Cadillac ATS-Vs (eleven ATS-Vs in the 9s)
    2008 Pontiac G8 (first G8 in the 10s), 10.727 @ 129.87 mph
    2000 Bonneville SSEi (first 3800 Bonneville in the 10s), 10.711 @ 125.71 mph
    1999 Grand Prix GT (first 3800 FWD in the 8s), 8.902 @ 154.90 mph
    1998 Firebird (first 3800 RWD in the 8s), 843 whp, 8.991 @ 152.12 mph
    1998 Grand Prix GTP (first 3800 FWD in the 10s), 9.499 @ 145.13 mph

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    Re: Very strange timing in this car

    Hey Scott, thanks for the reply and vertication on that.

    Do you notice also in that file that the MAP is stuck at 13.8

    On this car I did find a possible MAP wiring issue however.

    Loyde

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