Retard timing with TUNED ECU ?

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Jul 11, 2001 | 11:21 AM

BlackGSR

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Retard timing with TUNED ECU ?

I have my base timing set at 18 with the stock ECU. I'm about it install a tuned ECU (work with the Todas). Should I retard my base timing back to 16 - or keep it at 18?

This is a GodSpeed ECU.

Jul 11, 2001 | 12:47 PM

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Re: Retard timing with TUNED ECU ? (BlackGSR)

Nope... leave it at 18. With stock compression you won't have any problems with detonation.

Jul 11, 2001 | 01:21 PM

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Re: Retard timing with TUNED ECU ? (NAspecVX)

I would ask Dan @ Godspeed, Mugen recommends setting the timing at 16 degree when using there E.C.U.

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Jul 11, 2001 | 05:34 PM

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Re: Retard timing with TUNED ECU ? (BlackGSR)

i am running Dan's ecu and my timing is set at 18.

Jul 11, 2001 | 05:58 PM

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Re: Retard timing with TUNED ECU ? (b16a2ANTsi)

I recommend 16 degrees to be safe. You can advance if you find there is benefit but usually there isn't and you risk chance of detonation in certain situations.