I have some of the same issue with locked out timing at 34. Not extreme though. I do have a retard device that will take a chip out (2-?) at 4,000 where my converter is at. I'm going to try your idea Andy and report what I find. I was thinking setting the timing at 40 and taking 4-6 out at WFO. I'll have to look what chips I have. This low budget/compression deal probably wants more like 44 at cruise...