No, extra rich fuel and reduction in timing is a function of the ECU in the presence of ping and knock. If you have changed the octane of the fuel you're using and the climate hasn't changed significantly a ping could be bad news; If it's gotten hotter and/or drier and you aren't using a high octane fuel you may want to try it and see if performance improves.
How did you test the MAP sensor and the IAT sensor?
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