Originally Posted by
mstang_man
Do you have any DTC codes, any cylinder misfires, if you can isolate the VCT system by disconnect the VCT solenoids., which will intern lock the VCT phasers in place. You can check the VCT error parameters with a commercial grade scan tool. While in closed loop the VCT advance error should hoover around Zero Degrees. there is an error factor of + or -5* is acceptable for a small or short amount of time. you could also log VCT percent solenoid duty cyl. they should equal to each other, if one is more than the other the computer will try to make adjustments by increasing the duty cycle on the affected bank. this is all assuming the tune file is correct and no DTC present. Oil pressure is good and no oil restrictions to the cam phasers.