I need to find my dyno graph to really show why I needed more timing but before I raise the timing, the power band was real erratic. looked like the flame was getting blown out. So we (dyno operator and I) gapped the plug down redynoed, same result. Then check the base timing and it was up to fatory spec (or something close) so I turned alittle to add timing. And yes gained alot of power and the curve really smooth out.
But I'm don't want to recommend anyone to add timing because I gained HP from it. Remember I was working with real conservative stock Z31 ECU timing.
And With EMS, you are and should be retarding timing via pressure and airflow. prolly 30-35deg cruise timing, and 24deg WOT depending on the rpm. (I was told should be less after the peak VE) if you are getting 24 deg under cruise condition, you'll waste alot of gas.
Here is my Talon's timing. 35 deg under cruise, 22-23 WOT decreasing toward 17 at redline. with 10 deg at idle.