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crazypete · 06-20-2003, 11:41 AM

ok, so total timing should not generally surpass the mid 30's. As soon as I can figure out how to get that plate out of the distributor, I'll flip the weight guide over (it has a smaller channel, I believe) for less mechanical advance.

is 24 initial hurting me or helping me? Lets say theoretically that I have some possessed deamon car that shows no detonation at 34 initial and I rip out the mechanical advance so it runs at 34 degrees all the time. Would I want this or is less timing necessary for idle or emissions or low engine speed?

Thanks guys!

06-20-2003, 11:41 AM	#3
crazypete Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Boston Posts: 592	ok, so total timing should not generally surpass the mid 30's. As soon as I can figure out how to get that plate out of the distributor, I'll flip the weight guide over (it has a smaller channel, I believe) for less mechanical advance. is 24 initial hurting me or helping me? Lets say theoretically that I have some possessed deamon car that shows no detonation at 34 initial and I rip out the mechanical advance so it runs at 34 degrees all the time. Would I want this or is less timing necessary for idle or emissions or low engine speed? Thanks guys! __________________ 91 GT Carb conversion, holley 600 double pumper, edelbrock performer intake, FMS "C" drop springs, march 1000 underdrive pullies, crane 1.7 roller rockers, GT-40P headers, bassani x pipe, american thunder catback, FMS 4.56's, msd aL6, trunkmount battery, A/C eliminator kit, 3000 stall tci streetfighter, AOD with transgo kit, A+ servo, 300M hardened lockup shaft, kevlar bands and 28,000 gvw trans cooler, 3 core radiator, 300 lbs stripped with a full interior