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Old Feb 19, 2010 | 09:39 AM
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1991 TBI 305 timing?

ok guys i have a 1991 camaro rs with a Lo3 TBI 305 was wondering what the factory timing needs to be set at and whats the most advance the computer will allow i read 4 deg. is this true ty
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Old Feb 19, 2010 | 09:59 AM
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Re: 1991 TBI 305 timing?

I think the factory timing should be at 6 degrees. I am still not sure but will find out today at the haynes camaro books
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Old Feb 19, 2010 | 10:22 AM
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Re: 1991 TBI 305 timing?

well i read that its 6 deg BTDC so is this 6 deg. retarded with the EST disconected?
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Old Feb 19, 2010 | 10:36 AM
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Re: 1991 TBI 305 timing?

Yeah I think you have to disconnect the EST connector to get the correct timing on it

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