Ulix,
Does the word "platinum" come to mind!?! Real world experience... BTDT... it
takes
a lot of time. Just depends on whether you want to 'squeeze' that last ounce of
power out of the engine or not. Remember....
"SPEED COST MONEY, HOW FAST DO YOU WANT TO GO?"
Herb
Ulix Goettsch wrote:
> > The difference? Well we adjusted cam timing, ignition timing, choke size
>(this
> > was webers) and jetting. We could have adjusted the advance curve for even
> > better optimisation, but
> > it was a case of diminishing returns.
>
> Mike (and others),
>
> I plan on doing exactly that with my X1/9 soon.
> Can you guys give me an estimate of how many hours of dyno time it will take
> to dial in the main jets, air correctors, ignition timing and cam timing
> (easier to adjust than on a Spridget).
>
> I am looking for some real world experience since I'm sure it takes much
> longer than expected.
>
> I currently have 80 hp at the wheels (1300cc, 278 deg cam) and would like a
> little more plus some more low end torque :-)
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