Within a reasonable range, too retarded is better than too advanced.
My reasoning is this: If it's getting too hot because it's too retarded, the
temp. gauge will tell you before any damage is done. If it's too advanced,
you can start having damage before there are outward symptoms (like pinging
you can hear).
Chris K.
On Thu, 9 Jun 2005 12:52:34 -0500, Bud Pazur wrote
>
> OK, I accept that. But - what if my main concern is optimizing the
> life of the engine, and not optimuming torque and HP (I'll never be
> that good of a driver to take advantage of optimum power)? What will
> being a couple of degrees away from optimum dyno power timing mean
> in terms of engine life? And which way should I err (advance or
> retard) to be relatively the safest in terms of engine life? Too
> retarded makes the engine run hot, too advanced make for pinging,
> right?
>
> BTW - does anyone know of a dyno facility in the Milwaukee area? I
> would like to get the car that I will ultimately keep dynoed some
> day.
>
> Thanks all who responded. What a wealth of expertise and helpfulness.
>
> Bud
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