adjusting timing

[vetec98sh]

I have a 98 prelude sh. i bought some cam gears. With some adjusting can i get any hp with stock cam shaft.

[MazdaX]

Yeah it's called advancing the timing. You can get some pretty impressive gains by doing it but with sacrifices.

[vetec98sh]

What do you mean by sacrifices?

[circular]

dont even waste your time asking this people cus they dont know what theyre talking about.

[MazdaX]

Originally Posted by circular

dont even waste your time asking this people cus they dont know what theyre talking about.

And let me guess, you know everything right ?

Retard...

[MazdaX]

Originally Posted by vetec98sh

What do you mean by sacrifices?

If you advance the timing without remapping fuel delivery and ignition firing, your emissions and fuel ecnomy will go to poo.

[6dmnbag]

I had an si non vtec and when I got my cam gears the shop that installed them advanced the timing 4 degrees. I dont know if that is a lot but I could feel a big different in the high rpm range.

[MazdaX]

Originally Posted by 6dmnbag

I had an si non vtec and when I got my cam gears the shop that installed them advanced the timing 4 degrees. I dont know if that is a lot but I could feel a big different in the high rpm range.

Sounds like it had longer vavle duriation which would significantly offer some noticeable power. Most people do between 3 - 5 degrees without any fuel mapping or tuning of the motor. Sometimes advancing the timing can actually help an engine out a lot and offer a smooth overall.

[circular]

Originally Posted by vetec98sh

I have a 98 prelude sh. i bought some cam gears. With some adjusting can i get any hp with stock cam shaft.

as you can see..people here are just talking shit and theyre not even sure what they are saying.

[MazdaX]

Originally Posted by circular

as you can see..people here are just talking shit and theyre not even sure what they are saying.

You don't have to rag on people dude. If they're wrong then they're wrong, who cares ? someone who knows better will correct them and get the right info to the person in need.

[vetec98sh]

Well me and my brother just finish putting the cam gears, water pump and timing belt on. let me tell you it alot of work Trying to get those points right was a pain. I did not adjust the timing, until i buy some camshaft. I have to save up some money though.

[MazdaX]

Originally Posted by vetec98sh

Well me and my brother just finish putting the cam gears, water pump and timing belt on. let me tell you it alot of work Trying to get those points right was a pain. I did not adjust the timing, until i buy some camshaft. I have to save up some money though.

I would only max it out with skunks stage 2's for n/a.
Yeah setting the timing is a pain in the ass lol..I did it many times over by myself on my B20A5 DOHC prelude...rough times lol.

[vetec98sh]

Alright its been 1 week since i did my timing belt aan cam gears. I have a problem, the timing belt seems to be loose. Every time i give it gas the belt hits the bottom cover side to side. What could be the problem?

[vetec98sh]

I THINK I FOUND THE PROBLEM, ITS MY Hydraulic Tensioner, HOW DO YOU MAKE IT GO UP. ITS NOT SHOOTING UP TOWARDS THE BRACKET. SO IT COULD TIGHTEN THE TIMING BELT? DO I HAVE LOOSEN THE SCREW ON THE TENSIONER. i DON'T WHAT TO DO? CAN SOMEONE HELP ME!!!!