Timing Issue Options

[supra12big]

hi, I have a question, when i did/do my timing, when its in diagnostics mode, its set to exaclty 10, then when i turn off the car, and disconect the diagnostic clip, and turn it back on the timing is at around 13, what is the matter or is that just normal?

[Dragondog]

ok now im learning......thats what keept confusing me so if i wanna go 15 i would set it to 15 with te e1 jumped. then in normal idal it will move but it will still be set to 15 right....i dont wanna set it to 20 i just wanna know how some r doing it?......but then if i take it to a shop and hey check timing isnt it gonna show wrong? r will they know to jump te e1....r am i just a confused guy...hence i set it 15 while te e1 jumped then in normal idal its 12....(is it still set to 15?)

my timing was at 5...then set to 15

Hopefully, you gain some mad horsepower so you can beat Civic Si's, but I doubt that'll be the case. I read that adding 1º of advance produces 2 horsepower to the wheels. Of course, this is only a guideline, and it varies from car to car.
a quote...from a web site...so that means i gained 20 whp?

if i want it to be 15 timing should i set base higher then 15 then run idal normal to see adjust timing. and tweek base timing till i get it to 15 ADJUSTED TIMING?...r should base never go up that high?

This post has been edited by Dragondog: Jun 20, 2008 - 1:52 PM