crank timing

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03-29-2005, 09:47 PM
thesals

crank timing

ok so i just got my brand new clevite double roller, and its got timing advance on it, stock, 2 degree and 4 degree... I'm running a ford 302 in my 66 mustang, 2bbl carb(temporary), a lil torquier cam, roller rockers and 69 HI PO heads... i was just wondering if its best to leave the advance at stock or if theres any benefits/problems of advancing it.... i dont want to advance it and then run into a buncha problems and have to tear the front of my engine all apart... any help would be great... thanks
03-29-2005, 10:15 PM
jramshu

Advanced=more high end horsepower
Retarded=more low end hp
Be careful not to advance or retard too far, can cause some problems that require redoing cam timiming and tearing it apart again.
03-29-2005, 10:42 PM
thesals

alright, so since i have an automatic transmission, i should probably go with the low end HP, and get some better launches :D
03-29-2005, 10:48 PM
jramshu

I set mine on the striaght ups so i'm about even.
03-30-2005, 04:02 AM
lt1s10

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Originally posted by thesals
alright, so since i have an automatic transmission, i should probably go with the low end HP, and get some better launches :D

id go stright up. **) **) i belive the adv, setting gives you more bottom end power. you need to check on that. :cool:
03-31-2005, 01:00 PM
jramshu

You know I believe you are right Mike. Got in a hurry typing.