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Old 04-09-2010, 12:02 PM   #1
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normal 350 timing

running a stock 350 with HEI on my 72. Question is: timing spec. calls for 8° btdc. Are any of you guys/gals running it closer to 12-13°? Any comments appreciated.
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Old 04-09-2010, 12:04 PM   #2
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Re: normal 350 timing

8 to 10 is stock. i usually run mine at 10 to 12.
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Old 04-09-2010, 09:53 PM   #3
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Re: normal 350 timing

I run mine at 14 all in at 3000 rpm whitch is 38
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Old 04-09-2010, 10:22 PM   #4
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Re: normal 350 timing

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I run mine at 14 all in at 3000 rpm which is 38
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But I'm running a 327... if that matters
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Old 04-09-2010, 11:37 PM   #5
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I run mine at 14 all in at 3000 rpm whitch is 38
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Old 04-10-2010, 12:16 AM   #6
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Re: normal 350 timing

Got mine set at 12 degrees.
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Old 04-10-2010, 01:04 AM   #7
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Re: normal 350 timing

16 here, 34 all in with a lazy mech advance curve
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Old 04-10-2010, 01:07 AM   #8
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Re: normal 350 timing

I'm at 14, not sure of the total I need to get a timing tape.
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Old 04-10-2010, 01:11 AM   #9
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Re: normal 350 timing

Not intending to hijack, but would the timing be the same for points?
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Old 04-10-2010, 04:14 PM   #10
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Re: normal 350 timing

Yeah, I'm running about 11-12 with mild bolt on mods.
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