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Old 08-15-2006, 11:41 PM
Dana B. Dana B. is offline
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Originally Posted by nokileka View Post
i never heard that cam chain fails. it will scretch over the time and pump timing gets retarded and the engine sound gets smooth. few degrees behind the factory specs makes huge difference in MPG. sound gets little more agressive, but car pulls like crazy. some pump adjustsments, intercooler... It's a 150hp monster...
Wait a sec: Are you saying that retarding the timing makes it run better? Not sure I buy that one.
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