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Old Feb 7, 2001 | 12:15 PM
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help - need timing setting

I'm missing the emission sticker off my car, can anyone tell me what the default timing setting is for a 1985 305 TPI (LB9) Trans Am?
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Old Feb 7, 2001 | 12:25 PM
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I believe its 8*, yet 10* worked better in my car, flew through emissions too. Don't forget to unplug the distributor wire before setting your timing.

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Old Feb 7, 2001 | 12:56 PM
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the 10 degrees initial would be great.

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Old Feb 7, 2001 | 05:02 PM
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Car: 1985 Trans Am
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Stock timing is 6*BTDC on an 85 TPI, but I have mine at 10* and it works great.

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85 Trans Am WS-6, 305 TPI, custom burned '86 PROM with '87 "165"ECM, Accel Supercoil & 8.8 Wires, MSD 6AL, Aluminum Driveshaft, TB Coolant Bypass, Ported Plenum, Modified MAF, Syclone Fuel Pump, JET Airfoil

15.556 @ 86.65mph, Nov 10, 2000.... I know it sucks.. but it will get better!

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Old Feb 8, 2001 | 08:31 AM
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i set it to 8 and that seems to work great...thanks!
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