Posted by Mark (IP: 192.62.90.64) on March 31, 1999 at 09:40:41:
In Reply to: Re: Engine timing posted by T.L. on March 30, 1999 at 23:29:42:
Okay...TL, could you explain the total timing for me? I have my 289 set at 14/34. Don't remember why the 34. Now that I think of it don't remember why the 14. I do remember setting the timing for no knock in the motor. Also read somewhere that the initial timing advanced lowers the power band of the cam. Please help!!!
: It depends on the altitude you're at. The stock setting is 6-degrees BTDC, 38 degrees total. I'm at over 6000 feet so mine is set at 14-degrees BTDC and that's perfect for up here. I got my pointer at the junkyard real cheap...
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: : Question for the experienced...
: : What should the timing on a 302 be set at for best performance?
: : My 74 is basically stock with an E-brock Performer RPM, Holley 600 CFM and dual exhaust.
: : Question #2, where in the hell can I get a timing pointer for this engine? Everybody and their brother sell one for SBC's but I can't find one for a small block Ford. Kind of useful for checking the timing...
: : Thanks,
: : Brian