Editing Recommended mods to RB30E (section)

==[[Timing|Advancing the timing]]==

The [[timing]] can be advanced manually by turning the distributor past manufactors specs (15±2 Before Top Dead Centre) when running on PULP but this will advance your entire iginition maps also which can result in pinging during high load and rpm combinations on bad fuel or hot conditions.
To advance the [[timing]] properly you will need a [[timing]] light.
(A good inductive one which clips on to the plug lead)
Run the car up to normal temp, and then with it idling in neutral with all accessories and lights off, put the light on the plug lead for number one cylinder.
Loosen the bolt which locks the distributor and turn it till you get about 18 degrees, the marks have an orange one for top dead centre, and the marks are at 5 degree intervals, if you set it just before the fourth mark from TDC that will be about 18-19 degrees which is a good starting point.
Listen for pinging, particularly on hot days, and if it does, retard it till it stops.