Roadkill Extra

David Freiburger Explains Ignition Timing (1x23)

Air date: Sep 07, 2016

In this episode of Roadkill Extra powered by Dodge, we explore an engine's ignition timing, or spark timing, which is much like the mysteries of the pyramids for many car people. In this video, David Freiburger hopes to make it all clear with words and bad drawings. What is timing? How about advance and retard? Why does an engine need the timing advanced as rpm increases? It's all covered here.