Bad Timing!?

[Trppen37]

What would happen if you had bad timing?? I think I have bad timing beacuse Ive done everything from removing the 5th gear govenor to Chipped ECU and nothing seems like its working because i am still redlining at 5k. You think it might be my timing??? is it hard to adjust after I open the valve cover??? thanks for your time...

[JJ240]

cam timing would not cause you to have a 5k redline. In fact if you were off a tooth on the cams you probably wouldnt get your car to start due to lack of compression. And if you did you would most likely have valves contacting piston.

[Touchdown038]

How do you know if you are redlining at 5k?

[JJ240]

i assume he means his car is cutting off at 5k rpms

[Trppen37]

yeah it cuts at 5k and i dunno what could be happening....any suggestions??

[JJ240]

this could go in the technical or nissan mechanic forum. Check your MAF sensor if it isnt sending its signal the car has a lower cut off. My car cut off at 2500 though.

[Trppen37]

you guys think the Fuel Pump could be it??? I changed the fuel filter with a Z32 one ? Maybe i should upgrade wiht 255lph pump??

[JJ240]

i dont think it would be so precise if it were the fuel pump. If the fuel cuts out at 5k every time its something electrical. ECU is doing it. but tough to say why.

[TomsMR2]

im assuming it has a distributer... check ignition timing.

[JJ240]

Yes all 240sx have distributors. But ignition timing wouldnt affect a fuel cutoff.

[Trppen37]

ill prolly buy new wires and ill see if it works...