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9000 Series

NOTE: 9000 Series are equipped with Direct (Distributorless) Ignition System (DIS). Timing is not adjustable.
IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

Application Man. Trans. Auto. Trans.
900 Series
Non-Turbo 14 @ 850 (1) 14 @ 850
Turbo 16 @ 850 16 @ 850
9000 Series
Non-Turbo (2) (2)
Turbo (2) (2)
(1) Distributor vacuum hose disconnected.
(2) Ignition timing and idle speed on 9000 Series are controlled by ECM, and are not adjustable.
Fig 1: Identifying Ignition Timing Marks
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