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So unplugging the spout connector, would be the the way before I change it? Like forge said? Or like warlockk said unplug the computer. Or are the same? I'm a little confused lol. I'm sure I'm making this more difficult than it has to be. But thanks for the help though on a side note.
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Thanks again, another question. What's the purpose of the spout anyway? And what is this timing bump everyone talks about on here. I know I ask lots of questions lol be patient with me :p
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What warlokk said. The timing bump is supposed to be used with an ignition system upgrade to help give a better/more efficient burn. The two things together can bump your gas mileage up a little and give a little better throttle response. Neither is really a huge jump, don't be expecting to run 12 sec 1/4 miles or suddenly get 40mpg or anything.
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What warlokk said. The timing bump is supposed to be used with an ignition system upgrade to help give a better/more efficient burn. The two things together can bump your gas mileage up a little and give a little better throttle response. Neither is really a huge jump, don't be expecting to run 12 sec 1/4 miles or suddenly get 40mpg or anything.
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Just to be clear, disconnecting the spout is disconnecting the computer. Its just a convenient way of doing it. On a Chevy I worked in the other day it was a wire connector in the passenger compartment. On some cars its grounding a test wire. On most fords its a spout ( spark out ) connector. As for the timing bump, before you do that make sure your engine is in good condition with no other symptoms. Advancing the timing to solve a problem can make it worse if damage the engine. If you have a shudder on acceleration there is an issue. Check fuel pressure, base timing, spark, fuel and vacuum. Always look for codes and other symptoms. It should accelerate smoothly. Once that's done we can help you with the bump and other upgrades. But first make it run like it did off the showroom floor. Then make it better.
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Just to be clear, disconnecting the spout is disconnecting the computer. Its just a convenient way of doing it. On a Chevy I worked in the other day it was a wire connector in the passenger compartment. On some cars its grounding a test wire. On most fords its a spout ( spark out ) connector. As for the timing bump, before you do that make sure your engine is in good condition with no other symptoms. Advancing the timing to solve a problem can make it worse if damage the engine. If you have a shudder on acceleration there is an issue. Check fuel pressure, base timing, spark, fuel and vacuum. Always look for codes and other symptoms. It should accelerate smoothly. Once that's done we can help you with the bump and other upgrades. But first make it run like it did off the showroom floor. Then make it better.