rustyrs

can a low comp engine run more ignition advance than a standard one?

jammy86

in theory I suppose so as the rate of combustion should be lower if the gasses are less compressed. You could run into problems with the flame front hitting the piston too early though.

Or am I talking pish?

JAmes.

gurnE

All other things being equal yes it could

rapidcossie

you can defo run more advance...

rustyrs

i set the timing to 12 deg and it was flat on boost so i advanced to 18 and it feels quicker/ smoother,thers no det.its a low comp erst.

rapidcossie

the further the advance the longer the mixture burns = more power

GARETH T

no it burns for the same amount of time

you want your peak cylinder pressure to happen at the point in the crank rotation where the lever on the crank is greatest