Timing and tuning question???

[meet07]

I use to have a oem RB25det series 1 with AEM tuned for 17psi. The engine ran lean one night and popped! So I have decided to replace that engine with a Neo. I know I could just rebuild the oem engine for the same price but I would like to start over with something a little different.

My question is I know the Neo had a compression ratio of 9:5:1 compared to the series 1 which is 9:0:1. With my tune, the car should at least fire up. But what I want to know is "Where can I safely set my timing at to get it to the tuner"? Is there some sort of equation I can go by? I would have to look to make sure but I believe my total timing was at 14 degrees. With That I was making 470whp

Thanks

[ezb57e]

Initial or total timing?
The initial timing might be 10-14 degrees.
It should certainly start and run at that.

[meet07]

Total timing.

[RRRRB]

if your taking it to a tuner why are you so worried about it... dont beat it until its tuned.

[Booztd 3]

Just getting it up and running and over to the tuner, leaving everything where its at while be fine

[ezb57e]

Total of 30 should be safe enough to drive.