Ok, since the search function sucks, i tried, i have a few questions about advanceing the timing.
1st question is if anyone here has done this, how far did you advance it too? also,what tools would i need to pick up to perform this myself?
3rd is how hard is this too do? say..if you can install I/H/E can you do this? ive heard from some its hard and from others its easy. my main concern is advancing it too far. Also, if anyone has done this, did you notice a difference at all? butt dyno, track, road, drag's? thanks guys.

 

it's focking easy. It takes about 5 minutes. mine is at 18 degrees and I dyno'd at 171.4whp with a Comptech Icebox. Do it, nothing to lose.

someone else did mine so I cant remember which size wrench you need. you also need a timing gun.

 

12 mm socket I think! 3 bolts to losten, timing light would definately be good.
Easy once you see what to look at, I think there's a site that shows pics what to look at...but you can easily do it.
I changed a bunch of things at once, including timing, so hard to tell what this mod did alone, probably not much, but it all helps!

 

dood.. you guys rock! guess i know what im doing tomorrow

so is 18 probably the highest you would go? any higher would hurt?

anyone got any info on a site with a how to kind of thing?

thanks once again!

 

Advanced Timing.

Timing @18 deg BTDC works well... More power and MPG! However, you have to use Premium Fuel. Ignition timing should be 16 +or- 2 degrees BTDC. That means you can run the car reliably in 14 or 18 BTDC.

To advance your timing properly (as directed in the manual), you need a timing light. A timing gun with adjustable **** is recommended. I think you can borrow one from any auto parts store. And Yes, the way to advance your ignition is to turn the distributor counterclockwise (toward the firewall).

*NOTE: Before attempting this make sure you have high octane fuel 92 or better.

1) Since you will be turning the distributor to adjust, loosen the distributor housing bolts slightly (not the distributor cap screws).

2) Find the "Timing adjustment connector" under the dash (passenger kick panel area). This connector has a green/white wire & a brown wire. You need to connect the two somehow (do not cut into the wires). Connect them by using a jumper wire (bent paperclip).

3) Start the engine and let it warm up to normal operating temperature.

4) Connect timing gun. The timing light has connectors to your car battery (+ & -), and a Clip for hugging the #1 cylinder spark plug wire. Clip the Cyl#1 spark plug wire (dont disconnect wire from spark plug). Then, connect + & - to the car battery. The timing gun will emit a strobe light when the trigger is pulled. Locate the marker (aiming point) on the timing belt cover. It is located above the crank pulley and its the one you'll be aiming at.

5) Adjust the timing **** on the timing gun at +18deg. Aim the light down towards marker on timing belt cover and the crank pulley.

6) You should see the red timing line on the crank pulley. This is the line that you have to line up with the marker on the timing belt cover. With your left hand, turn the distributor until the timing line on the crank pulley lines up with the marker.

7) When both are aligned, tighten the distributor housing bolts, disconnect the timing light and your jumper wire under the dash. Done!

*Note: If you couldn't find the red mark on your crank pulley, you'll have to make it visible somehow. The marks sit inside grooves on the crank pulley. With motor off, I used a red pen to remark the timing line.




hope that helps

Courtesy of G2ic

 

man you are awesome! that is PERFECT! well, ill try to do it tomorrow and let eveyone know how it went..thats going to help out incredibly! thanks again!

 

isnt it a 10mm ?

good info btw