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Old Mar 20, 2001 | 12:01 PM
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timing help............

Hey guys how can I bump up the timing on my 91 z-28 350 to gain a couple of horses?
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Old Mar 20, 2001 | 12:04 PM
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From: outerspace(maybe..pluto)?
unplug the brown lead going to the dis. and then time the car as you would normally.

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Old Mar 20, 2001 | 12:24 PM
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Car: 91 z82
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Transmission: pro-built 700r4: 2400 stall
Right unplug the brown lead on the Passanger side wheel well "one wire" and then just loosen the Distrubtor Bolt Just beneath it and then set going off the # 1 Plug Wire First one on the Driver side


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Old Mar 21, 2001 | 10:18 AM
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Alright after I unplug the brown lead, can you give me the steps in setting the timeing and what tools I'll need. I've never done this before and would really appreciate if someone could help me.

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