So I'm trying to tune my car, myself, and get everything worked out correctly. I'm curious, what does changing the timing values do? This is for a turbo lancer btw.

 

if u dont understand that then u should probably pay someone to tune it for u

 

Timing refers to the spark plug firing. The lower the number the closer to TDC the plug will fire. As the engine spins faster, the timing needs to be advanced so the plug fires sooner so it can burn the a/f mixture thoroughly before the exhaust valve opens

 

Well I understand it to a point but I want more information. If I get someone to do everything for me, then what do I learn?

 

Alright I already knew/understood that, I guess I should have rephrased my question. If I pull timing, that will basically richen the mixture?

 

Not quite sure how that works yet havent actually done any tuning yet as I am still waiting on some parts for my build lol. I think it does change the a/f but not sure how much and which way

 

So I've been doing a little research... Is it true that reducing time will help reduce knock? I'm having high counts right now and need to get this worked out soon.

 

Timing has nothing to do with AFRs....

Tuning timing is the most dificult part of tuning and is where all significant power will be made. You will only do it properly on a dyno. You should get some tuning books or take a course...

 

yes or give her gas. it all depend on alot of factors...

BTW. What are you using to tune the lancer

 

Do you have any reccomendations on tuning books by chance?

 

start with this. 1.How to Tune and Modify Engine Management Systems

also.

2.Building & Tuning High-Performance Electronic Fuel Injection ( by the founder of EFI101 school)

3.Engine Management: Advanced Tuning

 

Sweet thank you very much!

 

EcuFlash/Evoscan.

 

Exactly right, if you look at your logs you will see a reduction in timing with or right after a knock occurs. This is the ecu reducing the timing to get rid of the knock.

 

So is there a certain area to lower timing to start? like if I make it all lower then just work my way up will that be ok?