i have a b20 vtec stock 8.8:1 bottom end and stock b16 head.
parts: skunk2 im, str cam gears, aem cia & fpr & fuel rail, dc sports header, msd 6a box, spoon ecu, and vafc.

my question is what should i set my setting at : vafc, distribtor timing, fuel pressure, and cam gears at to get most reliable hp until i get it on the dyno.

my location is near fresno ca. (valley)

 

Zero everything out and drive conservatively till you get it tuned. What was ECU programmed for? B16, B18?

Retard the timing to 12-14 BTDC and set the cam gears at 0,0. On the fuel side, it really depends on what your ECU was designed for. If for a B16, you'll need to run higher fuel pressure (55+ psi). Otherwise, 45-50 psi will be o.k.

 

b16 ecu
thanks bro
what about the vafc?

 

keep the vafc at stock settings. unless you are possitive what you need and where, but highly unlikely until dyno tuning.

 

what year is your car? are you getting any codes (knock sensor)?

 

no, car runs fine. but ive never had it on the the dyno and really dont know where to set it for now and get the most availible hp and reliability until i get it tuned.
90 civic with crvt. pre obd.