Advice on Steeda 4.6L Timing adjustment - Northern California Ford Owners

Northern California Ford racer's Message Board Forum

Sell & Buy Ford Parts in Northern California Classifieds

Mustang Pictures / Videos of Ford Cars in Northern California

read DMs/my profile login | join CAFords | search | faq |

»	Northern California Ford Owners » Automotive » Tech Talk » Advice on Steeda 4.6L Timing adjustment

Email this post to someone!

Author

Topic: Advice on Steeda 4.6L Timing adjustment

blackcobra98
¯
Member # 1078

posted

Hey guys, I've taken your advice and ordered serveral things that should quicken up my Cobra a bit. Steeda Underdrive Pullies, a Pro 5.0 shift kit, and a Steeda 4.6L Timing adjuster

My question is this-When I get the Timing Adjuster put on, what degree should I put it at? I see that online, Steeda suggests from 14 to 16 degrees for 96-98 GTs/Cobras that are naturally aspirated (Mine is a '98, no mods except intake and the pullies). I just talked with one of their representatives about it, and he felt I should put it at around 13 degrees...

Any suggestions you guys have as to what to put it at? And what would be the negative effects of bumping it up higher (16 degrees) vs. lower (12 degrees)?

Also-how much HP do you think I will gain from the Timing adjustment at each degree (12 vs. 16, for example).

Thanks for your help guys!

Brad

--------------------
1998 Cobra #2892/3480-**SOLD 7/2/03**
2004 Lightning #1632/3781-**SOLD 8/06**

Posts: 687 | Registered: Mar 2002 | :

yesIdid
¯
Member # 58

posted

With the 91 octane you'll find at most stations 14-15* is the max I'd recommend!!!

--------------------
SOLD :(
Black 99 GT w/the 35th Anniversary package

BOUGHT :)
2015 Mustang GT premium w/PP

Posts: 514 | From: San Franpsycho | Registered: Oct 2000 | :

Bill/APEX Motorsports
¯
Member # 636

posted

We've installed the timing adjuster on many 4.6s and have found that the most timing we could run with our bad gas here is 12, maybe 13 degrees. Some cars would only accept 11 degrees, which doesn't even make it worth while. Your mileage may vary...

--------------------
Bill Kaiser
APEX Motorsports
Santa Clara
www.apexmotorsports.com
408-562-1000
bill@apexmotorsports.com

Posts: 488 | From: Santa Clara, CA | Registered: Dec 2001 | :

yesIdid
¯
Member # 58

posted

quote:
Originally posted by Bill/APEX Motorsports:
We've installed the timing adjuster on many 4.6s and have found that the most timing we could run with our bad gas here is 12, maybe 13 degrees. Some cars would only accept 11 degrees, which doesn't even make it worth while. Your mileage may vary...

I'm in trouble then!!!! I've been running mine @ 14*. I haven't heard any pinging and I'm sure I'd notice bonafide detonation . Yeah 1* over stock isn't worth $169 [patriot] .

--------------------
SOLD :(
Black 99 GT w/the 35th Anniversary package

BOUGHT :)
2015 Mustang GT premium w/PP

Posts: 514 | From: San Franpsycho | Registered: Oct 2000 | :

bunchmyfunky
CAFords Drag Racing Mod
Member # 360

posted

I have my timing set at 14 with no problems. The differencs between 14 and 16 is very minimal I dyno'd at 14 for 2 pulls and 1 pull at 16 it was only 2rwhp.

Posts: 2433 | From: Vacaville | Registered: Jul 2001 | :

blackcobra98
¯
Member # 1078

posted

Thanks for the help, guys. This site is a great resource for advice from guys like you who know what they are talking about-I love it [worship]

! Looks like I'll set it @ 13 to start out...If I have any problems from there, i'll lower it. I'll keep my fingers crossed!

Brad

--------------------
1998 Cobra #2892/3480-**SOLD 7/2/03**
2004 Lightning #1632/3781-**SOLD 8/06**

Posts: 687 | Registered: Mar 2002 | :

Printer friendly view of this Ford topic

Questions/Requests/Suggestions? email CAFords

Fueled by Ford Mustang Owners
on CaliforniaFords.com