I will be running the hondata 4b very soon and i am a little hesitant about hooking up my crane hi-6tr up due to timing issues. I was told to run the crane ignition for spark amplification but i wont need the timing retard device since hondata has it integrated into its system. Now, does that mean i wont need the GM 3bar map sensor on the ignition box? The problem is i only have a base map right now and if i dont have the map sensor hooked up as well as the TRC so will my timing be way too far advanced and not retarded correctly per psi of boost? I understand i have to run the GM 3bar for the hondata and i have the instructions on how to do it, im just little confused about running an additional one for my ignition set up and what not. Thanks guys

 

You only need to use the GM 3 bar if you plan on boosting more than 11.2 psi. I know you plan to, so this is kinda useless info for you.
I wouldnt run the crane setup for now. Keep it off until you get the hondata up and running and a good basemap. All that other system will do is throw a monkey wrench into a setup that will have the normal startup bugs and whatever other kinds of gremlins that show up when a new motor and engine managment system is put together.

 

if you are running a properly tuned standalone there is no need for the boost retard device or the map sensor that comes with it. i just pulled mine out the other day. mine was a 2 bar map sensor, BTW. if the map sensor was already hooked up you just need to make sure wherever it was attached to is sealed off. the trc device should unplug from the ignition box. you'll also need to disconnect the power and ground. but i think yours wasn't installed yet, so you don't have to worry about any of this stuff. linear timing boost retard devices are a primitive means of controlling timing anyways.

 

thanks for the info guys. i think the ignition set up can wait like you guys suggested. i have my motor up and running strong, next week i plan on installing the 4b. i got a base map from a h22a with 720cc's so hopefully it will crank right up... then the week after i will be making a trip to atlanta to have it dyno tuned, i hope to hit 400 whp


[Modified by GudeH23a, 1:00 PM 9/2/2002]

 

Good luck with your goal Anthony! I feel like I was right next to you every step with your project---Im sure 400 hp will come pretty easy for you