advanced timing

is it a good idea to advance the timing in my car? how much more HP does it really make? i know im gonna have to use 91 or higher octane fuel if i advance the timing. is it even worth it to advance it?

can I ask you this? Why is your nickname boosted and you have a turbo timer and no turbo? If you had a turbo, you should have your timing bumped up already.


To answer your question, it won't give you a whole lot of power but you will notice better throttle response. You will want to run atleast 91 ( you should be already if you are boosted.)

you know how many times i get asked that question. I just choose that name because im in love with the RSX and hope to have one within 2 years and will plan on boost n it.
and bout the turbo timer, i just got it for a really cheap price (20 bucks) and just installed it in my car. no harm in have n a turbo timer in a non turbo car right!

so it wont give me noticable power if i advance the timing. so i should scratch that idea right?

I wouldnt scrtach the idea. Its so easy to do, you may as well do it. I did it and like I said, I noticed a bit better throttle response. Every little bit helps in my opinion.

so how do you advance the timing? you have to remove the distributor and turn the rotor a little bit right?
how did u go about do n it?

i dont wanna mess anything up and give it too much advance in timing.... detonation!

Just make sure you have a light.

1. loosen up all the distributor bolts with a 12 mm wrench. dont take them out.

2. turn the distributor towards the firewall untill you get to about 3 degrees

3. tighten it back up and your done.

I wouldnt go anymore than 3 degrees. It's very easy.

uhh, if u are boosted, u would retard your timing...

my bad. I wasnt thinking.

yea my name is "boosted k20" but im a N/A integra =)

so get a timing light and turn it towards the firwall. i'll try it...
i'll have one a my friends who owns a shop, make sure im doing everything right.... i dont want to put too much timing and blow my motor =/