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Old 10-25-2003, 03:36 AM   #1 (permalink)
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i just installed my f-303 cam and the car sounds great and runs good, but its not running great yet... i have the timing at about 14 degrees... what should i be running it at? my mods are in my sig. Thanks!
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Old 10-25-2003, 12:09 PM   #2 (permalink)
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I imagine your high compression motor likes lots of timing. Try bumping it up to 16-17 and see if that helps.

Often times after a cam swap a car feels slower cause you lose low end torque. It may be running fine and just feels different cause your power band moved up.
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