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help with initial timing after carb swap

Old Jan 4, 2009 | 01:06 PM
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help with initial timing after carb swap

swapped a holley carb for tbi and am running a vac advance msd dist and ignition box (summit brand). I am trying to get an idea where to set the timing at idle to get the motor started and idleing. non stock cam, headers.
thanks in advance for any help.
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 03:04 PM
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Re: help with initial timing after carb swap

Anything before 0 will be enough to get it to start.
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 03:08 PM
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Re: help with initial timing after carb swap

thanks..Ill try 0 first...again thanks for the help
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