should i retard base timing at all? should i also go 1 step colder plugs? set up will be on '00 civic d16y7:
hf manifold w/ custom adapter plate--primary o2 in hf manifold--obd2
2.5" cat with secondary o2--obd2
td04 off '02wrx--8psi i think--water/oil cooled
2.5" dp
450cc with safc hack with resistor pack and obd1 clips
msd btm for stock ignition
starion fmic with 2" charge in and 2.5" out to tb
dsm bov

 

dont touch your base timing, just dial out detonation with the btm.

 

ive actually been waiting for a post like this...
i also want to know this...since there are absolutely no tuners around here...and turbo civics are extremely rare...

 

Yeah well it's been here since 03', tool.

 

Ditch the hack and BTM. You will have 101 problems. I had the same motor as you and had an incredible amount of problems. From fouled plugs, to misfiring, to complete stalls, oh and the support for it SUCKS. Go with a setup from Xenocron.

 

^^^ thanks cool guy...at least i used the shearch tool...^^^this post might be here since 03 but i havent seen it...and you havent posted on it...so if you have nothing to say about the actual post...then.....
...this is coming from someone who has reached his goal with a BTM ? i dont get it

 

STFU and die. I sent him a pm that better explains my opinions. I couldnt reach any of my goals because I wasted my money on a hack and btm. Plain and simple.

 

ill shut the f up if you take this off your sig....
97 Civic DX Hatchback - D16y7
- Garrett AiResearch T3 48/60 Turbo
- 450cc DSM Injectors
- 1st Gen DSM BOV
- 5" JRC Intercooler
- SAFC2
- MSD Vortech BTM- PVC Charge Pipe
- ARP head studs
- Castrol Quart Catch Can
2000lb + 180whp = Goal