diff --git a/code/datums/uplink_items/uplink_nuclear.dm b/code/datums/uplink_items/uplink_nuclear.dm
index cbd61cfe8ac..647764d70c2 100644
--- a/code/datums/uplink_items/uplink_nuclear.dm
+++ b/code/datums/uplink_items/uplink_nuclear.dm
@@ -537,7 +537,7 @@
 	desc = "A bio-chip injected into the body, and later activated either manually or automatically upon death. Upon death, releases a massive explosion that will wipe out everything nearby."
 	reference = "HAB"
 	item = /obj/item/implanter/explosive_macro
-	cost = 100
+	cost = 50
 	uplinktypes = list(UPLINK_TYPE_NUCLEAR, UPLINK_TYPE_SST)
 
 
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/implants/implant_explosive.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/implants/implant_explosive.dm
index 5e238c71fd3..72221af4540 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/implants/implant_explosive.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/implants/implant_explosive.dm
@@ -103,7 +103,7 @@
 	weak = 16
 	medium = 8
 	heavy = 4
-	delay = 70
+	delay = 3 SECONDS
 	implant_data = new /datum/implant_fluff/explosive_macro
 
 /obj/item/implant/explosive/macro/activate(cause)