cam timing
 

I just picked up the frpp adj. timing chain set . what do you guys think the best setting would be for stock cam and head combo.
THANX FOR ANY HELP

straight up

Agreed.

Take care,
-Chris

thanks guys

i had a question that kind of went along with his so i didnt want to post another question.... my question is basically the same except i have an e303 cam, roller rockers, edelbrock rpm heads, edelbrock rpm intake, mass air, throttlebody, cold air kit, 3.73, bored .030 over, long tubes, h pipe, 21/2 tailpipes, should i leave my timing straight up too, i have heard that advancing the cam or retarding it will make you have more low or upper rpm torque and power, i am looking for lots of low end torque. THANKS FOR YOUR INFO

Generally speaking, advancing the valve timing (cam) brings the powerband into full effect at a lower rpm, and retarding the valve timing raises the rpms at which the powerband will peak.

The best way to find your optimum valve timing is to install a compression gauge in one of the cylinders after bolting down the timing chain, and crank the engine over 6 or 7 times, and write down the compression. Next, back off the cam gear, and change the valve timing, then check the compression again. Keep doing this until you reach the highest compression level, and this will be the best spot for your cam.

Don't forget, just like any other time you do a compression test, to block the throttle open.

Take care,
-Chris