cam timing

[Shannen Durphey]

Jeremiah Mahler wrote:

> I know a person that I went to school who had a first generation Honda
> CRX.  He supposedly retarded the cam by installing the timing belt with
> an offset of one tooth.  He said this gave it a definite improvement in
> high end as well as an overall increase in output.  Has anyone ever done
> this, or heard of this being done on similar cars?
>
>     Jeremiah Mahler

  Accidentally installed a chevette timing belt 1 tooth advanced.  Took two
batteries to start the thing, but it would toast the tires like no
tomorrow!  Remember discussing this once, and generally the advance comes up
to 13-18 deg if you do this.