Slip_Angle
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So, now that the temperature is really hot outside, looks like my ECU is dropping timing big time between 2500-3000 rpm (up to 6º!). Evidently my engine has a hot spot at that range when it's warm outside running on Map 2 and Portland 92 Octane gas (which I've read is actually really shite due to lack of state regulations, and is no better than 91).
Have not heard any knock, nor have I felt any significant drops in power, but I figure I'll switch back to Map 1 just to be extra safe. Been between 90-95 degrees out here. I'll focus on more power via bolt-ons for the time being.
Curious.. If the ECU is retarding timing, I would think it's either reacting to a bit of knock or there is some programming in the ecu that is automatically adjusting timing based on variables such as high IAT, ECT, load etc.. So... what I'm getting at... is that if the ECU is taking care of things, why worry? I would be interested to see when and how much the ECU retards timing with map 1 or even the stock maps. I'm sure it does and likely is pretty similar conditions.