Motor has 34 degrees of timing on the first stage. First stage is 100 HP with good gas. I also run the motor at 34 NA with pump gas. Second stage is 125 HP and take 6 degrees out only if i run the second stage. I turn both on in first gear. first stage is on as soon as i take off and second one is on a little past the 60 foot timers. I run a Rankin trans that is similar to a G-Force. Hope this helps