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Old May 14, 2008 | 08:06 PM
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best timing

what is the timing supposed set at on a 82 firebird with a carbed 305?
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Old May 14, 2008 | 09:20 PM
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Re: best timing

6 degrees.
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Old May 15, 2008 | 12:31 AM
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Re: best timing

Anyone else?
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Old May 15, 2008 | 12:34 AM
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Re: best timing

initial timing? um id say 6-8 is probably stock play with it some and see what gets u the performance u like, be careful of detonation, i have my 350 at 12 degrees initial ....
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Old May 15, 2008 | 12:38 AM
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Re: best timing

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do as much base timing as your starter motor will let you get away with
i have a 406 in my camaro that has a base timing of 29 deg and only 5 deg mech advance

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Old May 15, 2008 | 12:43 AM
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Re: best timing

Thanks guys I try that tomorrow
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