Timing Adjustments On Hand Held Tuner

GTSilver · October 2nd, 2006, 05:05 PM

hey guys how do i adjust the timing with my tuner...i know that i'm getting some detination so do i retard the timing or advance it....and how much?

mdvaldosta · October 2nd, 2006, 06:49 PM

Usually you can add / subtract across the RPM band... exactly how depends on the tuner but you should have a manual for it. If not, some have simply a few styles (aggressivness) to choose from, you'll need to run higher octane fuel or run a milder tune.

ChrisJ · October 3rd, 2006, 01:33 AM

ANy timing over 10* you have to run no less then 91 octane...
Check the manual and you should be able to get it...

GTSilver · October 3rd, 2006, 10:34 AM

i only 93 octane...thats what RWTD set my tunes for.

ChrisJ · October 3rd, 2006, 10:36 AM

Did you get this handled?

If not I would call the tuner and ask them...

GTSilver · October 3rd, 2006, 10:41 AM

yea its a handheld tuner xcal2...i know that i've got the software cd that i can upload the tunes to to adjust timing(or whatever else i need to adjust..gear ratio etc)...i just need to know if i should retard the timing or advance it and how much.

ChrisJ · October 3rd, 2006, 10:43 AM

I was asking if you got this handled...meaning fixed...

Can you call your tuner and ask because the tuner can tell you for sure what to do...

GTSilver · October 3rd, 2006, 10:54 AM

Originally Posted by ChrisJ

I was asking if you got this handled...meaning fixed...

Can you call your tuner and ask because the tuner can tell you for sure what to do...

i'm not sure what you mean by handled or fixed....i called the tuners already and theyre suppose to send me a new tune this week but i dont wanna wait around for it cuz my gears go in tomorrow.

ChrisJ · October 3rd, 2006, 11:01 AM

I was wondering if you changed the timing yet...

Retarding the timing is what the PCM does to get rid of knock so I would say that you should do the same...

October 2nd, 2006, 05:05 PM	#1
GTSilver Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 698 iTrader: 0 reviews	Timing Adjustments On Hand Held Tuner hey guys how do i adjust the timing with my tuner...i know that i'm getting some detination so do i retard the timing or advance it....and how much? __________________ 2002 GT K&N CAI O/R X-Pipe Race Bullit Mufflers SCT Xcal2 w/Custom Tune By RWTD 4.10 Rear Nitto D/R's FR500 Rims 17x9 17x10.5

October 3rd, 2006, 01:33 AM	#3
ChrisJ RLY SRS Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ft. Meade, MD Posts: 38,220 Blog Entries: 4 iTrader: 10 reviews	ANy timing over 10* you have to run no less then 91 octane... Check the manual and you should be able to get it... __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S - 2008 EB Ford Expedition - 2002 Boosted GT - Sold Facebook Google+

October 3rd, 2006, 10:34 AM	#4
GTSilver Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 698 iTrader: 0 reviews	i only 93 octane...thats what RWTD set my tunes for. __________________ 2002 GT K&N CAI O/R X-Pipe Race Bullit Mufflers SCT Xcal2 w/Custom Tune By RWTD 4.10 Rear Nitto D/R's FR500 Rims 17x9 17x10.5

October 3rd, 2006, 10:36 AM	#5
ChrisJ RLY SRS Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ft. Meade, MD Posts: 38,220 Blog Entries: 4 iTrader: 10 reviews	Did you get this handled? If not I would call the tuner and ask them... __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S - 2008 EB Ford Expedition - 2002 Boosted GT - Sold Facebook Google+

October 3rd, 2006, 10:41 AM	#6
GTSilver Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 698 iTrader: 0 reviews	yea its a handheld tuner xcal2...i know that i've got the software cd that i can upload the tunes to to adjust timing(or whatever else i need to adjust..gear ratio etc)...i just need to know if i should retard the timing or advance it and how much. __________________ 2002 GT K&N CAI O/R X-Pipe Race Bullit Mufflers SCT Xcal2 w/Custom Tune By RWTD 4.10 Rear Nitto D/R's FR500 Rims 17x9 17x10.5

October 2nd, 2006, 06:49 PM	#2
mdvaldosta MM Fanatic 2002 Mustang GT 11.47@120.58 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Valdosta, GA Posts: 3,940 iTrader: 0 reviews	Usually you can add / subtract across the RPM band... exactly how depends on the tuner but you should have a manual for it. If not, some have simply a few styles (aggressivness) to choose from, you'll need to run higher octane fuel or run a milder tune.

October 3rd, 2006, 10:43 AM	#7
ChrisJ RLY SRS Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ft. Meade, MD Posts: 38,220 Blog Entries: 4 iTrader: 10 reviews	I was asking if you got this handled...meaning fixed... Can you call your tuner and ask because the tuner can tell you for sure what to do... __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S - 2008 EB Ford Expedition - 2002 Boosted GT - Sold Facebook Google+

October 3rd, 2006, 11:01 AM	#9
ChrisJ RLY SRS Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ft. Meade, MD Posts: 38,220 Blog Entries: 4 iTrader: 10 reviews	I was wondering if you changed the timing yet... Retarding the timing is what the PCM does to get rid of knock so I would say that you should do the same... __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S - 2008 EB Ford Expedition - 2002 Boosted GT - Sold Facebook Google+

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