1G pocketlogger..timing question

[XtremeRS2gnt]

With the 1G pocketlogger, when viewing the ignition timing advance, is the displayed timing value, the "total" timing the engine is seeing? Assuming you have the 5 degrees of base timing set with the CAS, and the logger says 10 degrees, is it 10 degrees the engine is running with, or is it 10 degrees, PLUS the 5 base, to equal 15 degrees total timing? This quote from the pocketlogger site:

"Be aware that if your base timing is not set properly, the numbers displayed in the logger will not be accurate. The ECU has no clue of the actual timing, only the timing based on the fact that it thinks base timing is 5 degrees BTDC. "

If i understand this correctly, the displayed timing, is the total or actual timing, providing you have the 5 base set correctly? This means if the logger shows 10 degrees, i should see 10 degrees on the crank with a timing light, correct? Thanks for any input!

Matt

 

[96gsdsm]

First you shouldn't have your logger plugged in while adjusting timing. I don't know if you are or not, just throwing it out there for informational purposes.

Second... default pocket logger timing setting is +5* (what mitsu. says it should be)
If your engine is set to +5* at idle, then your pocket logger should say +5* at idle as well.

BUT... If your engine is set to something elce... like... *picks random number* +7* advance at idle... then your pocket logger will still say +5* ... and will give you numbers -2* off for the entire RPM range

(i.e. engine is at +18* timing while the logger says only +15*) etc. etc.


There is a feature that allows you to adjust base time +or- ... that feature is mainly used for people who have knowingly set their base timing higher or lower for a reason (such as cams) to still retain some daily driveability.... while not having to add or subtract timing numbers from logs.

Hope that helps