I wouldn't do it. The one advantage of the WBX is that it can be pushed
without knocking or pinging thus destroying itself. Yes, it will feel
more responsive and seem to give more power but not when at full
throttle and high RPM. If the engine should start to ping, it is
unlikely you will hear it due to all the other noise and the engine in
the rear. Extended operation while pinging will result in burned valves
and pistons and add to the thrown rod syndrome.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf
Of Jeff Hammerstrom
Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2003 1:51 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: 2.1 Ignition Timing, Advance beyond stock?

Has anyone tried advancing their timing beyond the stock setting? Did
you
get more power? I do this on my '71 Fiat and it runs better and has more
power. I was thinking of trying it on my '90 Westie, any thoughts?
Thanks