i have an integra 2000 ls
should i advance the timing on it
what are the pros and cons.
will it hurt anything
i have a i/e/h and high flow cat.

 

Advancing timing may give you a slight increase in torque, but you may also get detonation, and on an ls, you may have to use better gas(89 or 91/92). My personal suggestion, if you decide to do it, buy a timing gun, or borrow one. This has been discussed a lot. You may be able to search and find more info on the board. I found this cool article on the subject though http://www.egr.msu.edu/autoweb/Class...ns/ignsys1.pdf

Advanced timing was the first thing I did to my teg. I eventually returned it to stock, since I was getting some pinging at low revs during take offs.

 

Advance timing is when the spark occurs ahead of time, and retarding is when the spark occurs after.