Can we talk about 350 ci power

[bigjimzlll]

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[Billla]

Originally Posted by bigjimzlll

I personally don't like using vacuum advance. It was invented to help burn exhaust gases at just off throttle(emissions) There is no performance to be gained.

Why "don't like" better driveability and improved cruise fuel economy? It was added to increase ignition advance in conditions where the engine could tolerate it...EXACTLY like the modern computer-controlled engines like the LS series. It's not an emissions control device...although better combustion does reduce emissions.

[bigjimzlll]

I think of as a generic bandaid. A one size fits all fix to low octane/low compression EPA requirements. Anytime you "hop" up an engine, and you use vacuum advance, it should be tuned to respond to the engine mods.

I also subscribe to using full manifold vacuum instead of ported vacuum for the vacuum advance, but this is on a modified engine with a larger cam. With a larger cam you have less vacuum at idle and by using manifold vacuum it can help with idle quality and throttle response.

Vacuum advance can be a good thing if properly tuned to the exact combo. A blanket statement that it is the only way to go..untuned..is not correct. As always this is just my opinion. Learned through my experiences. And god knows I don't know everything.