Definitely yes on the advanced timing. Most put a few more degrees advanced
timing out of the hole which gives you better throttle response and TQ. The
180 degree t'stat will also help as it keeps the engine cooler (which also
helps control detonation - "pinging" - with the more aggressive timing
curve. As for towing, not really recommended but there are a few running
either with Mopar, Custom programmed, or "programmer changed" computers
without any problems. The reprogramming, in most cases, does require the
use of 90+ octane fuel though.
- Bernd
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""Bernd D. Ratsch"" <fasstdak@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>
>
> Relocating the IAT sensor to the intake tube gives the PCM a better
reading
> of the intake air temperature (hence: IAT). It's also proven to gain
> you
a
> few extra ponies and helps cure the heat-soak sluggishness that most
> everyone feels in the summer months (not so apparent in the winter).
> Most of the late '02 and newer Magnums now have it installed by
> default in the intake rather than in the manifold.
>
I've always wondered about this. If I were to get a programmer for the
computer, would I see the same benefits by advancing the timing? My
assumption was always that this would move the power band up. Is this
something you could recommend for a vehicle primarily used for towing. Does
the 180 thermostat affect any of this? Thanks! Mark
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