Advancing ignition timing
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Advancing ignition timing
Has anyone made an effort to advance the ignition timing on a CL-S?
Just a few degrees would make an immediate/noticeable horsepower gain.
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Just a few degrees would make an immediate/noticeable horsepower gain.
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I heard someone say that acura made it not possible to change the timing? Have you heard anything on the process Tom? I think a couple of people were interested but heard it couldn't be done?
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Sorry guys without a chip this will not happen remember the 01 CL and up lacks a distributor and timing events are calculated from several fixed sensors.Kind of a bummer if you ask me.Jens
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Jens Heydel:
Sorry guys without a chip this will not happen remember the 01 CL and up lacks a distributor and timing events are calculated from several fixed sensors.Kind of a bummer if you ask me.Jens
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Sorry guys without a chip this will not happen remember the 01 CL and up lacks a distributor and timing events are calculated from several fixed sensors.Kind of a bummer if you ask me.Jens
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ya i'm really disapointed too
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Jens Heydel:
Sorry guys without a chip this will not happen remember the 01 CL and up lacks a distributor and timing events are calculated from several fixed sensors.Kind of a bummer if you ask me.Jens
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Sorry guys without a chip this will not happen remember the 01 CL and up lacks a distributor and timing events are calculated from several fixed sensors.Kind of a bummer if you ask me.Jens
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Just because we lack a distributor does not mean we can't alter our base ignition timing. I've already managed to advance mine, but I haven't perfected it yet. Ambient temperature changes are still giving me trouble, but I should have it worked out soon. I'll let you know when I do.......
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Has anyone made a "Chip" for our Type S yet?
HyperTech, JET, anyone?
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by soopa:
Tom, you do know that your other screen name "Tom" still works? Just checkin...
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Tom2:
You sure? I tried it the other day, and it wouldn't let me post. I kinda like this new name. Reminds me of T2 (Terminator 2)
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You sure? I tried it the other day, and it wouldn't let me post. I kinda like this new name. Reminds me of T2 (Terminator 2)
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Ambient temp and ignition timing? ummm??? ok I'll bite, tell me more about this.Jens
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by F=ma:
Just throwing it into the pot, Accord V6's timing can be altered. There's a decent chance that a car 60% the same makeup will as well.</font>
Just throwing it into the pot, Accord V6's timing can be altered. There's a decent chance that a car 60% the same makeup will as well.</font>
are you sure?; and if so how?
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by CLpower:
are you sure?; and if so how?</font>
are you sure?; and if so how?</font>
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Jens Heydel:
Ambient temp and ignition timing? ummm??? ok I'll bite, tell me more about this.Jens
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Ambient temp and ignition timing? ummm??? ok I'll bite, tell me more about this.Jens
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I'll post more when I have all the numbers worked out.
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So by altering an input from the IAT you managed to change the base timing?How many degrees did you manage to advance it? Did this affect the cold start ignition retard feature built into the ecu for emission purposes?Did this result in an increase of performance? I assume you added instead of the variable resistance of the IAT a fixed resistor? What resistance does this resistor have?How does this affect fuel mixture since the IAT provides information the PGM-FI ecu uses in the calculation of fuel mixture.Jens
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Jens Heydel:
So by altering an input from the IAT you managed to change the base timing?How many degrees did you manage to advance it? Did this affect the cold start ignition retard feature built into the ecu for emission purposes?Did this result in an increase of performance? I assume you added instead of the variable resistance of the IAT a fixed resistor? What resistance does this resistor have?How does this affect fuel mixture since the IAT provides information the PGM-FI ecu uses in the calculation of fuel mixture.Jens
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So by altering an input from the IAT you managed to change the base timing?How many degrees did you manage to advance it? Did this affect the cold start ignition retard feature built into the ecu for emission purposes?Did this result in an increase of performance? I assume you added instead of the variable resistance of the IAT a fixed resistor? What resistance does this resistor have?How does this affect fuel mixture since the IAT provides information the PGM-FI ecu uses in the calculation of fuel mixture.Jens
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As you know, upon cold start-up, the car is in open loop, thus runs off set parameters, not any sensor input. Until closed looped is attained, my mod couldn't possibly have any benefit.
So far, I've been playing with different resistors to determine which works best. My main problem is managing to advance the timing to a point that won't knock (if the knock sensor kicks in, timing is retarded big time in our cars) using premium unleaded. I'm sure I could really get a decent advance with higher octane fuel. Of course, weather plays a role here too. I'm probably gonna have to use different resistors in summer than winter to get the benefits of advanced timing without any knock.
I'll post more info as I get more results. I'm still just testing this out at this point.
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Tom, this information is SO educational, thanks for sharing it with us
I for one am anxiously waiting for your next installment
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I for one am anxiously waiting for your next installment
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Sounds like your having some fun there.Well next time I speak to one of the engineers at Acura(I work for a dealer) I will ask them about this perhaps one of them can cut loose some info to help this project along a bit.Meantime I am going to go hunt around our service manuals and see what there is to be seen. Jens
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Mucho cool stuff Tom - keep us posted. This sounds a lot like the 'timing tricker' mod that abounds with the LS1 guys. Do you have the Honda/Acura equivilent of AutoTap or do they make an OBDII setup for the CL-S? I'm very interested because there have been some detonation problems with the LS1 folks. Most of the Z06 folks seem to be OK so far - or maybe there aren't that many that have modded like crazy yet . BTW - mine literally got in this morning! (taking a break from driving right now ).
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Up, this is a good thread.
Question: would an OBD II sensor help? I know a friend that has one, and our OBD II sensor is really easy to get to. Just pop open the panel right under/behind our not-an-ashtray thingy.
Question: would an OBD II sensor help? I know a friend that has one, and our OBD II sensor is really easy to get to. Just pop open the panel right under/behind our not-an-ashtray thingy.
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bump
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I'll talk to my cousin, he's an acura tech up here at our dealership
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by F=ma:
Up, this is a good thread.
Question: would an OBD II sensor help? I know a friend that has one, and our OBD II sensor is really easy to get to. Just pop open the panel right under/behind our not-an-ashtray thingy.</font>
Up, this is a good thread.
Question: would an OBD II sensor help? I know a friend that has one, and our OBD II sensor is really easy to get to. Just pop open the panel right under/behind our not-an-ashtray thingy.</font>
My scan tool even has the capability to record running data, even as you drive the car. Kinda makes it very easy to see what's happening.
Is this what you meant?
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Tom, can you plug that into a laptop to record everything so that you can later analyze it with desktop dyno or a similar program?
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The changing the perceived intake temps won't change the base timing!! Going colder, typically a higher resistance will advance the timing to a point. But this is after the base timing is read from the maps.
Base timing is just that, the preset value before adjustments. BTW, ECT also affects the timing. However, these also affect fueling parameters. So what you get is more timing and fuel, is it isn't needed then you are defeating any gains from the timing.
Plus, if I am not mistaken (will check the manuals tonight), we don't even have an IAT. We have a MAT sensor that is used to adjust timing but is primarily used for the speed density calculations. This is for load and fueling requirements.
But there is a way to change the base timing. But it can get you in a world of problems if taken too far. You could slightly adjust the crank position sensor so that it is truly advanced. However, this does change the fueling timing too.
This just sounds a little off. BTW, with the heated O2 sensors used today, open loop only lasts for about a minute on start up. Sometimes less if already warm. No longer does the engine have to wait for the coolant temp to increase.
Base timing is just that, the preset value before adjustments. BTW, ECT also affects the timing. However, these also affect fueling parameters. So what you get is more timing and fuel, is it isn't needed then you are defeating any gains from the timing.
Plus, if I am not mistaken (will check the manuals tonight), we don't even have an IAT. We have a MAT sensor that is used to adjust timing but is primarily used for the speed density calculations. This is for load and fueling requirements.
But there is a way to change the base timing. But it can get you in a world of problems if taken too far. You could slightly adjust the crank position sensor so that it is truly advanced. However, this does change the fueling timing too.
This just sounds a little off. BTW, with the heated O2 sensors used today, open loop only lasts for about a minute on start up. Sometimes less if already warm. No longer does the engine have to wait for the coolant temp to increase.
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Astroboy:
Tom, can you plug that into a laptop to record everything so that you can later analyze it with desktop dyno or a similar program?
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Tom, can you plug that into a laptop to record everything so that you can later analyze it with desktop dyno or a similar program?
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Tom2:
Is this what you meant?
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Is this what you meant?
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http://www.ontool.com/store/product/441-5044
This is the one I had in mind.
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BTW, In response to my earlier message I need to correct myself. According to the manual, Acura calls the MAT an IAT. My history and understanding comes from an idea that the IAT was pre TB and a MAT was in the manifold like the CL has. However, names can vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.
However, the manual seems present that the ECT has more to do with timing issues (similar to other vehicles) and the IAT/MAT has more to do with fueling.
However, the manual seems present that the ECT has more to do with timing issues (similar to other vehicles) and the IAT/MAT has more to do with fueling.
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and so to bring this back from the dead....ECT get s one esm clamp to advance timing and IAT get anotherto get the desired fuel and voila MMII .yes?no? i need power....
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Just make a set of adjustable cam gears... it will give you much more than 2-3 degrees of timing advance. I thought about using the Comptech ESM (or something I put together) to control timing, but unfortunately one parameter affects another... and achieving a balance could be painful and the performance gains minimal. You basically have to program new timing/fuel maps. I am working on this aspect.
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Originally posted by allmotor_2000
Just make a set of adjustable cam gears... it will give you much more than 2-3 degrees of timing advance. I thought about using the Comptech ESM (or something I put together) to control timing, but unfortunately one parameter affects another... and achieving a balance could be painful and the performance gains minimal. You basically have to program new timing/fuel maps. I am working on this aspect.
Just make a set of adjustable cam gears... it will give you much more than 2-3 degrees of timing advance. I thought about using the Comptech ESM (or something I put together) to control timing, but unfortunately one parameter affects another... and achieving a balance could be painful and the performance gains minimal. You basically have to program new timing/fuel maps. I am working on this aspect.
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