Does anyone know how much timing advace I can do on a SOHC D16Y7 to get some extra boost? I need all information as possible. If you have already done it to your car please leave detailed instructions. Thanks!!

 

I am currently trying to find that out too my engines a D16Z6. someone must have experience.

 

Anybody else?

 

Look under your hood! Sticker will tell you OE setting and +/- figure. A bump within spec. usually helps.

 

yes, do not go beyond spec. for almost all honda engines, timing should be 16deg BTDC (-/+ 2deg)

 

stock for the y7 is 12 btdc +/- 2....i would try 16/18/20 degrees, run premium gas, read the plugs for lil metal spex/pepper and listen for pinging...i doubt youll audibly ping even @ 20++ btdc


[Modified by builthatch, 3:11 PM 7/9/2002]

 

advancing your timing won't do much you just might get 1 hp difference at top end.

you will need to run higher octane gas.

all you do is disconnect your negative terminal on your battery, loosen up the bolts on the distributor, and turn it towards the firewall.

u don't want to advance it too much.

my advise is just to leave it stock timing. that's the best.

 

so how would I be able to get better throttle response and mid or top end power without having to spend alot of money?

 

yes very little, if you advance it like 2 degrees. get a timing light and use the timing light. you don't want to advance it too much

know what you are doing & what it does before you touch anything in the engine bay. otherwise it's best left alone.

 

Thanks.... I think i'll probably back off cuz I sure as hell do not know what I am doing. Thanks for your great posts poison.