[Lorenfb]

"I can program the DME to pull as much timing as I want based on Intake Air Temp."

So! The problem is that the IAT is NOT a good variable to use for major timing
control, e.g. given it's range of variability. Again, that's why knock sensors are
used for a timing retard of up to 9 degrees. Using temp as a variable is basically
a GUESSING GAME which NEVER achieves either optimum timing nor proper
timing retard AND obviously doesn't consider load.