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Old Mar 31, 2001 | 02:35 PM
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I need a new timing light...

Hey guys, what's the best timing light I can get for around $100.00? Can I get a digital one with a tach built in? Would I need to spend more for that? Thanks again!

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91 RS/3.1 - Stock except stereo system, daily driver.

86 IROC - T-Tops, 350/TH350 w/shift kit, 2600 Stall, 3.42 geared 12 bolt, Performer 750cfm, Performer RPM, Comp Cams 280 magnum, Hooker 1 5/8" shorties, Flowmaster Y pipe, 3" to Flowmaster 2 chamber Dual outlet.
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Old Mar 31, 2001 | 03:31 PM
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100 bucks? Goooooooooooood lord das a lotta money! How bout I pay you 5, and you stand there with a flashlight?


I don't see a need to spend any more than 30-40 bucks on a timing light.. If you want a tach, buy a seperate dwell/tachometer.. You can use that combination for more than just a timing light with a tach built in.

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89 iroc-z 305 tbi
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Old Mar 31, 2001 | 05:55 PM
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I have Craftsman one that I bought for like $50 or so, its works great and has an awesome looking chrome finish.

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1987 Chevy Camaro IROC-Z
L98 TPI 350 (5.7L)
TH 700R-4 Transmission
Borg Warner 7.75" 9 Bolt Rear End

Current Mods: LT4 HOT Cam, Comp Cams 1.52:1 Roller Rocker Arms, Edelbrock TES 1 5/8" Headers, Hooker 3" Aerochamber Cat-Back System, Performance Resource Chip, Accel Ignition Coil, Cap, Rotor, 8.8mm Wires, K&N Filters, JET TPI Air Foil, All Free Mods, Falken ZIEX Z-Rated Tires.

Best ET (w/o LT4 cam): 14.32 @ 97.7mph
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Soon to Come: 7.625" 10 Bolt with 3.42s and Accel TPI Intake Base
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Old Mar 31, 2001 | 06:08 PM
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Well, I can do without the tach I guess but I need to have the "Dial Back" feature as I'm not using a timing tape. Where would be the best place to get one? I would really prefer it to have a tach though, it would be so easy to plot my timing curve.
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Old Mar 31, 2001 | 06:09 PM
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my snap on light cost way more than a 100 dollars. i have a sears light too, it works better with msd boxes, go figure, cost 49 dollars and works great, and is chrome plated.

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