Originally Posted by
GVK.
On the RS Turbo the igntion is ECU controlled by the silver box, but the distributor still needs to be set-up so the base timing at idle is correct as even though the ECU controls the timing, if the base timing is out (retarded for example) the whole 'map' will be retarded, same goes for being over-advanced.
If you're setting it up, be careful you don't get any 'pinking' 'detonation'
Make yourself some 'det cans' and tune the car so no audible 'det'
Or even better get it set up by an expert on the dyno.
Also remembered the 12 degrees base timing should be with the vac hose from the ECU removed/blocked.
yeah I'm after a det monitor as I can't use cans on a track with wearing a helmet.
yes I checked the timing when the vac hose was blocked.
I have a wideband a/r gauge to keep an eye on fuelling.
I know taking it to a tuners would be best its just I'm keen on learning how to tune the rs mfi and in the near future I'm planing on going efi ofam.
I'm using 99ron fuel.