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Old 04-11-2006, 01:47 PM
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Re: what is timing on tunning?

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Originally Posted by 2old
In diesels or cars with direct fuel injection this is more critical as it is used to cool the ignition chamber to prevent pre-detonation so that the engine can be designed with a higher compression ratio.
Diesels do not work like that. Diesel fuel timing is equivilant to gas ignition timing. It is not used to cool the ignition chamber, and you dont need to prevent pre-detonation, because without fuel it is imposible.
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