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Old Mar 11, 2004 | 09:29 PM
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From: Sharon, CT
Car: 87 Firebird Formula
Engine: 355
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Pre-dyno/distributor questions.

I'm having my car dynoed on the 27th. Now I just have a few tuning questions first. How far should I have my timing advanced? It's at 10 degree's at idle now. Also I've heard that I should get one of those mechanical advance distributor kits to switch over from vacuum. Any opinions on this? And what kind of power do you think I will put down?
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Old Mar 12, 2004 | 10:10 AM
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Car: 91 RS
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If you drive on the street stick with the vacuum advance. If you unplug vacuum line to the dist then you have a mech advance dist. As far as timing, that is something youll want to check on the dyno. It sounds like youve got a good place to start. Just keep advancing 2 degrees till you loose power or get pinging.
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