My rebuilt 1996 RAM 1500 extended cab with a 5.2 is not as peppy off the line as I think it should be. Can anyone tell me more about initial timing setup when installing the distributor ? The way I understand it is you install distributor with No1 cylinder at TDC on the compression stroke and the rotor pointed at No. 1 position on the distributor. The computer takes over from there? If I am wrong or if any one can provide other info I would appreciate it.

 

welcome to DF.

the computer will handle the timing, there is no adjustment for it other than a programmer. you will however need to have the fuel sync reset to +0 for stock tuning. +4 to +6 for a cammed motor or 1.7 RR's.

 

Thanks for the info. Could you expand on the fuel sync reset. This is the first time I have heard of this. I am guessing that this is done by reprograming the on board computer?

 

fuel sync is what time the fuel injectors spray in relation to the TDC of the motor...

 

Great info. I will give that a try this weekend. Thanks

 

forgot to mention that the fuel sync is set by moving the distributor with a DRBII scan tool hooked up. there are ways to ball park it with a volt meter but I have not tried this yet.