12 to 14 deg timing on a 1.8?

[anonymous-user]

I'm going to put the new cambelt etc.. on my 94 1.8 at the weekend - I had a 1.6 and it managed to cope with about 12 degrees of advance and it felt more torquey in the lower revs, so does the same thing work on a 1.8?

[MX-5 Lazza]

Yes. Its not as much difference as 1.6 but is is a small midrange torque gain and its free so why not? 14 degrees should be absolutely fine.

[trackerjack]

When you do this does it affect emissions?

[MX-5 Lazza]

trackerjack said:

When you do this does it affect emissions?

Not by any noticeable amount.

[trackerjack]

Thanks I am trying to get them down from 3.6 to 3 to get through IVA arrgh.

New Lambda and cleaned the air valve so far.