7*F Start

The last movie at 18*F was rather disappointing. I know I should cut it some slack since the timing is advanced but I still wanted more. So for the first time I tried it with 2 rounds of the grids..

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• dodge
• ram
• 2500
• cold start
• cummins
• diesel
• freezing

[Dauntless244]

What's the standard advance on these? What sort of gains did you see?

[ISXX]

@Dauntless244 The 160HP 12v's are 12.5* stock. Mine is 215HP and is 13.5* stock. It did make it snappier, to the point of being able to break the tires loose in 4th from the surge of power. I could do it before but it has worn out a little and I wasn't able to do it again until I did the timing advance. I don't think it is worth the headache in winter, and it really didn't gain me much more power. Mileage hardly changed either. I think 14-15 would be the sweet spot so it will start in cold

[Dauntless244]

@ISXX

Are there any other disadvantages to advancing the timing?

[ISXX]

@Dauntless244 Winter starting is the only disadvantage it has that I can tell. It is supposed to take power away from lower RPM's and give power to the higher RPM's. I don't see much loss down low and probably is a gain up high. I'm thinking 14.5 would be the absolute best spot.

[IDIDieselJohn]

Yeah it's a good idea to warm up the grid twince when it's REALLY COLD!