Advance Timing for '03 Protege5?
 

I've searched, and haven't come up with how to do this for my P5. Is it a matter of a timing gun and adjusting a crank angle sensor, or does this need to be performed electronically only?

Seems like 130 HP is sandbagging for a 2.0L engine.

-Chuck

only way to bump timing on a p5 is to install an MP3 ecu.

I know someone who is working on a way to re-flash the stock ecu to mp3 maps. I'll contact him and see where he's at.

oooo, I'd like in on this as well

no word yet,....hopefully tonight or tomorrow.

Me To!

If you guys are successful in advancing timing with a recal, remember that knock becomes more pronounced at advanced timing. If you go beyond the stock curve by four degrees or so, I would strongly suggest running at least midgrade to prevent knock from occurring.

I have no idea how a MP3 spark curve compares to the stock Protege, and perhaps it could be kind of a yardstick to guage whether higher octane fuel is necessary or not. But, I always err on the side of caution.

Just bought mine
 

BTW, I just bought mine ('03 Protege5, silver) last week, and I'm lovin' it. Styling is great, handles great. Perforated leather, mmmm, even smells great. Just wish it had a little more snap. I'm a little spoiled in the power department, tho'. Just sold my '93 Sentra SE-R w/ball bearing turbo. I won't miss the 20 MPG, however!

-Chuck

well, i got 32mpg on last fillup but then again, i was driving nonstop 6hrs. If I constantly throttle, im pretty sure i can make 20mpg seem good.