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Spark knock

Old Aug 30, 2011 | 04:55 PM
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Car: 1989 Iroc
Engine: 5.7
Transmission: Auto
Spark knock

I bought a 1989 iroc z28 with 39,000 miles with a 5.7. It had 6 bad injectors and a spark knock when i bought it. so i replace all 8 of them and it still has a spark knock. But when i turn the timing way down it doesnt spark knock, any ideas.
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Old Sep 1, 2011 | 08:21 PM
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Car: 1992 RS
Engine: Carbed 350
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.42 posi
Re: Spark knock

Set the timing to factory specs
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Old Sep 1, 2011 | 10:54 PM
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Car: 1989 Iroc-Z Camaro
Engine: TBI,5.0
Transmission: Automatic 700R4
Axle/Gears: Eaton Posi,3.42,LPW Ultimate Cover
Re: Spark knock

What is the stock setting for a car like his ?

Last edited by Ron U.S.M.C.; Sep 1, 2011 at 11:03 PM. Reason: add info.
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