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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 06:59 AM
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is this a good box to use on an lt1? i need something that will pull a couple degrees of timing out of my tune when i turn the nitrous on. so is this the best option? or what are you guys runniing?
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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 07:51 AM
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The 6a does not pull timing it's a multiple spark box
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the digital 6 will pull timing out with activation of a nitrous solenoid. I have had a couple of freinds use it with good success
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I use the digital 6 to pull timing when the nitrous solenoids are active as stated above. Works great. I have mine mounted under the passenger seat.
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Sorry I was thinking of a different box
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Yep a digital 6 is what I use too....
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im glad to hear there is several people using it. how much can u safely spray on a naturaly aspirated tune when this thing is activated? or is there any tips you guys have?
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as long as its a wet shot i believe a nitrous tune is basically a N/A tune with some degrees of timing pulled
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Ive got a Dig 6 also!!
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Originally Posted by 86formula
as long as its a wet shot i believe a nitrous tune is basically a N/A tune with some degrees of timing pulled
ya, thats wat i figured. i just didnt know if this would retad the timing enough for a 200 shot or if i needed to take a llittle out on the tune.
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it will pull enough for a 200 shot, im using it for mine with a 200 shot
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to figure out how much timing you need you need to learn how to read your spark plugs to really dialo your set-up in
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well i dont have anyway of tuning the engine myself. i have to get a mail order tune everytime i change something. if this will safely retard enough timing for a 200 shot then i will be content
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yes it will

I meant to tune the nitrous system in. there is a how to read spark plug video at racingsecrets.com you need to learn how to read the to get the most out of your nitrous
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yes it will

I meant to tune the nitrous system in. there is a how to read spark plug video at racingsecrets.com you need to learn how to read the to get the most out of your nitrous
oh ok gotcha. how can i tune the nirtous without tuning software? do i just change the jets or something?
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oh ok gotcha. how can i tune the nirtous without tuning software? do i just change the jets or something?
you can play with jet and timing. I have found quite huge gains with very very minor changes. We found 20 rwhp in my buddies car from 1 degree of timing on motor. so a really good tune up is worth alot
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Originally Posted by mdacton
you can play with jet and timing. I have found quite huge gains with very very minor changes. We found 20 rwhp in my buddies car from 1 degree of timing on motor. so a really good tune up is worth alot
oh ok cool. i will definately try to learn how to do that.
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