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WaterDR · 09-21-2004, 06:42 PM

Matt, right on! Dyno tune is critical as well as retarding timing and coolder plugs. I really did not get into those areas in the post.

Timing should be retarded 1 - 2 degrees per 50 shot. And plugs should be one stage colder per 50 shot. An interesting thing, though, is the the dry systems seem to recomend stock timing (no advance) and stock plugs for less than a 100 shot. I think this is because you don't get as much boost with them as you do wet and they want to keep the applications simple.

No matter what, pull and read the plugs! Plugs should be gray to white. NOT white. I personally think that on a conservative setup (less than 100 shot) reading your plugs is fine if you can't get a dyno tune. You should read them after each shot at first starting with the smallest nozzle and working up to make sure you are good.

The Venom kits are the only ones on the market that are considered "self tuning". It is good to verify this setup on a dyno to read a/f but a tune does no good as the Venom computer takes control of the fuel injecotors anyway.

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WaterDR Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 6,363	Matt, right on! Dyno tune is critical as well as retarding timing and coolder plugs. I really did not get into those areas in the post. Timing should be retarded 1 - 2 degrees per 50 shot. And plugs should be one stage colder per 50 shot. An interesting thing, though, is the the dry systems seem to recomend stock timing (no advance) and stock plugs for less than a 100 shot. I think this is because you don't get as much boost with them as you do wet and they want to keep the applications simple. No matter what, pull and read the plugs! Plugs should be gray to white. NOT white. I personally think that on a conservative setup (less than 100 shot) reading your plugs is fine if you can't get a dyno tune. You should read them after each shot at first starting with the smallest nozzle and working up to make sure you are good. The Venom kits are the only ones on the market that are considered "self tuning". It is good to verify this setup on a dyno to read a/f but a tune does no good as the Venom computer takes control of the fuel injecotors anyway. __________________ Black 2000 GT Vert: Novi-2000 with Intercooler (375rwhp @ 9 psi); Tune by Kauffmans; Roush 380R Body kit; Steeda Subframes; Steeda Strut Tower Support; Deep Dish Bullets; FRPP 4:10's; SCT 4 Position Chip with four custom tunes; Steeda CAI; C&L Pleum; BBK 75 TB; SLP Loudmouth; SLP Catted X-Pipe; Bullitt Suspension; UPR Conrol Arms; Focus Fuel Pump My Car My Email