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Old 02-16-2008, 08:53 PM
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I have an '03 Silverado SCSB with a 4.8, mods are intake, MAF, TB spacer, cat back and a predator tuner (long tubes coming soon). I wasn't satisfied with the options on the Predator so I just got hooked up with EFI live. I looked at the tune that I'm running and it says I'm only running 18 deg. That sounds a bit on the low side to me and I'd like to bump it up but I'm not sure how much is "safe" to go with. I live in Alaska and the best fuel you can get from the pump here is 90. Any advice?
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ditch the aftermarket maf and tb spacer..as they are junk..about 20-22 is bout all youll get before you get knock..get a cam and you can get 27-28
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Damn, I was hoping I could go to at least 22.
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Originally Posted by akcrash
Damn, I was hoping I could go to at least 22.
well command 22 degrees..log a wot run and see if you can any knock on your efi live scan tool
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Ya 18 is low, I get 18-19 degrees at WO with my blower.
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28ish should be fine with NA
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Originally Posted by Klive
28ish should be fine with NA
i highly doubt that..if he had a cam yea he can... every stock truck ive tuned will only take around 23-24 on 91 before it gets knock and it is audible

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i think i get about 34 @ WOT. i'll go take it for a spin and find out. readings will be done off an interceptor.
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Originally Posted by dirt track racer 81
i highly doubt that..if he had a cam yea he can... every stock truck ive tuned will only take around 23-24 on 91 before it gets knock and it is audible
Interesting. I've messed with a couple stocks and I like 24-26. No kr and it felt strong enough that the driver was happy. 91 in your area shouldn't suck that bad I'd think.
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sounds like a gas problem to me too dew...our 91 here is some good ****!


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