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429mustang · 05-16-2002, 11:09 AM

I'm building up a 355 for my 85 Astrovan, I'm using the Performer RPM intake/cam/carb, ported heads, 700r4 trans. The timing chain set can be set at 0, +4, or -4. I read that advancing it will give you better low end toeque, retarding will be more upper rpm. Does anyone have any suggestions on where I should set it at to get the most out of the cam? I figured I should advance it being I'm running an auto and still have the stocck stall converter.

05-16-2002, 11:09 AM	#1
429mustang Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: westerville, OH USA Posts: 618	Cam advance/retard?????????? I'm building up a 355 for my 85 Astrovan, I'm using the Performer RPM intake/cam/carb, ported heads, 700r4 trans. The timing chain set can be set at 0, +4, or -4. I read that advancing it will give you better low end toeque, retarding will be more upper rpm. Does anyone have any suggestions on where I should set it at to get the most out of the cam? I figured I should advance it being I'm running an auto and still have the stocck stall converter. __________________ 1990 Notchback: BBK Ceramic Coated Full length headers, Dr. Gas 3"- 2 1/2" x-pipe, Flowmaster 40's/turndowns.