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what is the ignition timing suppose to be set at?

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Old Jun 13, 2001 | 01:59 PM
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Car: 1984 Z28
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what is the ignition timing suppose to be set at?

Bought a formula 350 tpi 1990 it doesn't have a veci sticker so i dont know what the timing is suppose to be set at.
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Old Jun 13, 2001 | 02:09 PM
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I believe all the TPI cars factory spec is 6'. Also, i've seen a few SD L98 bins and they had 6' for the initial timing constant which would support my theory.

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Old Jun 13, 2001 | 06:53 PM
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Yeah, TPI's came with 6* of advance.

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Old Jun 13, 2001 | 08:16 PM
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