| people to post their dynocharts. Thanks guys for participating despite the drama that has eluded the real reason for this post. AzHeat brought up a very good point I was expecting to have to address, and before I even put up this post, I gathered all of my data, expecting the question on ignition timing. I have presented the ignition timing maps that were used in all of the dynocharts I posted, but apparently those that think I am incompetent dont seem to understand the importance of ignition timing and its relevance to the longevity of an engine.. Or, at least, they may not understand how to read the maps, or they realize that those maps are the gemstone to tuning a Z. Yet, they still dont address it. I hope everone reading this post realizes that without them addressing those maps, they clearly have no idea of what they are talking about and are basing the conclusion that I am an incompetent tuner solely on the few vehicles that did develop problems unrelated to the tune. I specifically put vehicles in there that had issues, as well as those that didn't. I'm not trying to hide anything and I wouldn't insult the forum by trying to present dynocharts for vehicles that didn't have issues - that would be pointless in light of the knowledge I Am trying to give. My point is, there is nothing different about the tunes on the cars that failed vs. the cars that didn't fail. There are so many other pieces in the vehicle that can cause catastrophic failures of which have reared their ugly heads on these vehicles. If I may, I would like to offer one piece of solid advice to all of you out there, anyone with a Z32, and regardless of what aftermarket parts you have equipped it with: No matter what you may think about your car, it is highly likely that there is a problem with it at some level or another. These vehicles aren't new by any means and some have seen much better days in their past. Be it something as benign as a dirty air filter, or something as significant as a failing fuel pump, the chances that your car is less than perfect are incredibly high. I emplore all of you to take some time out of your busy schedules on a regular basis to check over the vehicle. The 6 P's document I put together was due to the fact that I realized a long time ago that problems with any high-performance vehicle are so common that I just had to make some noise about it and provide as much advice as I could. Buy yourself some new gauges, but buy the right ones. I would hope all of you with TT's would have a quality boost gauge - if not, get one. Fuel pressure is paramount, fuel pumps wear out and start leaning out your motor. If you can afford it, a wideband O2 setup will become your best friend. Coolant temperature is a really nice gauge to have as it will tell you exactly what the temp is at all times and it more likely to be monitored than the OEM gauge. Dont waste your money on narrowband O2 gauges, oil pressure gauges, oil temp gauges, but an automatic tranny temp gauge wouldn't be a bad idea if you have the room. Dont drive the car with wild abandon with the windows rolled up and the stereo cranking. It only takes one batch of bad gas and driving it like you stole it to hurt an engine. When you want to really get into her, roll the windows down a little so you can hear the engine. I always find exhiliration in listening to the VG wind out through the revs and the turbos whistle their tune. Watch your boost levels and stay within your tuner's suggestions. Thanks again guys.
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