Quick timing question, somebody please answer!
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From: Acworth/Marietta, GA
Car: 88 IROC
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: Pro 5.0 shifted T56
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt 3.73 posi
Quick timing question, somebody please answer!
What is the proper timing setting for the 3.1? I dont have an underhood sticker and my Haynes doesnt list it. Right now im at about 12-15* advanced. Is that too much? My mileage sucks someone please help!!!
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From: Moorpark
Car: 1991 CAMARO 1968 FIREBIRD
Engine: CAMARO 3.1L FIREBIRD 455
Transmission: CAMARO 700R4 FIREBIRD TH-400
10 DEGREES IS STOCK. Mine runs better at the stock setting then it did when i would advance it to 12.
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From: Castaic, CA
Car: 1988 Camaro RS
Engine: 2.8L of Raw POWER!!!
Transmission: Stick Shift
Axle/Gears: 3.42's
yeah, stock is 10*, but I run up at 18* btdc and get 23-24 mpg(M/T). I'm lovin' life right now. something to think about...if you have a misfire, then your milage WILL go down. even a small one will hurt you, if you notice a little shakyness at idle, then something is amiss. just a thought on where to look for milage.
btw...those engine mods will hurt too. especially the 3.73's. you'll probably run something like 3K rpm at 70mph.
btw...those engine mods will hurt too. especially the 3.73's. you'll probably run something like 3K rpm at 70mph.
Last edited by 2_point8_boy; Oct 18, 2004 at 12:38 PM.
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