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Timing Questions

Old Jul 21, 2007 | 07:15 PM
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Timing Questions

I am hoping to get some advice/suggestions from you guys.

I have an 84 Camaro RS with a 305. I yanked out all the computer garbage and installed edelbrock intake, 600 cfm carb and a Vacuum advance no cpu HEI Distributor.

My question is that my engine wants ALOT of advance. I set it at 6* with the light and it made for a really smooth idle but it feels really sluggish. Should I just keep bumping up the advance until I find the sweet spot?

Thanks in advance. (Ha no pun intended!)
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Old Jul 21, 2007 | 07:33 PM
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From: Mercedes Norte, Heredia, Costa Rica
Car: 1984 Z28 Hardtop
Engine: 383 Carb
Transmission: 4L60
Axle/Gears: 3.54 Dana 44
Re: Timing Questions

You want the advance all in before 3000 RPM, with about 34 degrees total, give or take a little depending on what your engine likes.

BTW you'd have been better off keeping the stock stuff, it wasn't holding you back at all.
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