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1989 Mitsubishi Sigma Automatic

Ignition Timing

1989 Mitsubishi Sigma AutomaticSECTION Ignition Timing
IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

Application (1) Basic (2)(3) Actual
1.5L
Precis
Federal 5 @ 650-850 N/A
California 3 @ 650-850 N/A
Mirage 5 @ 650-850 15 @ 650-850
1.6L (Mirage) 5 @ 650-850 8 @ 650-850
2.0L (Galant & Pickup) 5 @ 600-800 (4) 10 @ 600-800
2.4L (Van/Wagon) 5 @ 650-850 8 @ 650-850
2.6L
Starion 10 @ 750-950 15 @ 750-950
Montero & Pickup 7 @ 750-950 12 @ 750-950
3.0L (Montero & Sigma) 5 @ 600-800 15 @ 600-800
(1) With ignition timing adjustment connector grounded or vacuum hose (farthest from dist.) disconnected.
(2) With ignition timing adjustment connector ungrounded or vacuum hose (farthest from dist.) connected. Ignition timing may fluctuate.
(3) If vehicle altitude is more than 2300 ft. above sea level, actual timing may be advanced.
(4) Dual Overhead Camshaft (DOHC) is 12 degrees.
RENDER: 1.0x

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