Gearhead Ignition Q

[ceagle]

Allo..
I'm roughly familiar with many things under the hood, but not too sure about this one:

I've been trying to get my car cleaned up and better with the smog stuff, and have put a new catalytic converter on, changed oil, run detergents, etc. It's having a good effect, as my HC and CO is way down to near nothing, but my NOX is still a bit over the margin.
I'm told by my mechanic that this can be reduced by getting the engine to run cooler.
Right now, he did retard the timing to get the emissions a bit better, but with the new catalyst I'm thinking I should have some latitude for adjustment if needed... ergo my my question --- will the engine run cooler (and possibly have far less NOX) if I bring the timing back closer to normal?

Comments

[makovette.livejournal.com]

Put the timing back for mormal operation.

You will get back more power and better milage.

Retard it when next smog time comes only if necessay. Alky is your pal :)

CYa!
Mako

[c-eagle.livejournal.com]

For normal operation, the timing will be back for better power and efficiency, yep.
But it is retarded right now *heh!*... and still getting too much NOX, which is why I put the questioney out thar... ;>
*wingfuzzles your ears*

oooo, and just incidental!... GC says he tried to get you on Skype, but didn't get any response, so mebbe some tweaks are kneaded?

[makovette.livejournal.com]

Alky then. That will put more O2 into the cylinders and raise octane which will allow you to pass the sniffer.

This on the the olde Honda of your yes?

Skype: Yay for the Meow using it! I left it running on my 2nd machine, which has the headset plugged in so I didn't hear the ring. Doh!

Tnx!
Mako