PROPER way to time an sr20det?

[gotta240]

So i've been searching around and it seems like EVERYONE has a different way to time an sr20det and to set the idle as well.

Is there ONE PROPER way to do it? I followed some of the timing tutorials and couldn't get the car to idle where I wanted it nor was I sure it was timed correctly as it ran like crap.

[inopsey]

use the factory service manual it outlines the proper procedures

[rcdad123]

did you use a timing light to check the timing?

[gotta240]

, no. Used my stopwatch.

[4x4le]

the BEST way is nissan datascan and a consult cable. Lock timing with datascan and set your base timing to what your reading on datascan.

[gotta240]

lol. Thats where part of my problem comes in. THATS the ideal way, but I have an s13sr in an s14 car with no scan port now. I cant even check my ECU codes because i have a blacktop ecu (no bulb in ecu for codes) and dont have an access port for datascan. I'm starting to wonder if I can wire one up.

[4x4le]

You still have a consult port, it is in your fuse box. If you did your wiring correct it will work too. One can always be wired up to the ecu too.

[cotbu]

You still have a consult port, it is in your fuse box. If you did your wiring correct it will work too. One can always be wired up to the ecu too.
Ditto! I make it standard on all my wiring jobs, along with check engine light.

[r33nota240]

what kinda timing light did u use? one around coil trigger wires? or did u take the coil loose and put a short wire fron the coil to plug and use a Inductive light on the wire( best way) this will be more accurate because no coil dwell time involved.