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04-30-2020, 01:42 PM
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Location: Monaca, PA Western PA
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Confused about ported vs. Manifold vacuum.
Can someone please explain which port I should hook up my vacuum advance on my dizzy to? I am running a blueprint 355 that dynoed at 430hp. With hei. I have read good and bad about using both. I know that we have many experienced machanics on this site. Can someone please explain the correct port to me, please?
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04-30-2020, 01:50 PM
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Re: Confused about ported vs. Manifold vacuum.
This is one of those try it and see how the motor likes it. Generally manifold vacuum is best. It will give you vacuum advance at idle. You usually do t have an issue with to much advance since it will drop off as the throttle is applied.
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04-30-2020, 03:59 PM
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Who Changed This?
 
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Re: Confused about ported vs. Manifold vacuum.
Ported spark was used to reduce emissions back in the day. More advanced timing produces more oxides of nitrogen. Your engine will idle better and potentially idle cooler with manifold vacuum instead of ported vacuum, and will have slightly better off-idle response.
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04-30-2020, 04:14 PM
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Re: Confused about ported vs. Manifold vacuum.
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My mechanic and I started with ported then ended up on manifold vacuum. It runs very smooth across the power band on manifold vacuum. As I recall, it was easier to set a lower idle after we switched to manifold. As others have said, the ported was for early emissions setups. |
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04-30-2020, 04:36 PM
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Re: Confused about ported vs. Manifold vacuum.
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04-30-2020, 05:24 PM
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Re: Confused about ported vs. Manifold vacuum.
Try this for reference material:https://www.crankshaftcoalition.com/...EI_distributor
I use the adjustable vac advance. Gives more room for tuning. |
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04-30-2020, 07:37 PM
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Re: Confused about ported vs. Manifold vacuum.
Thank you all for the information.
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1971 Chevrolet C20, Blueprint 355. Holly Street Avenger 430HP. Turbo 350 1952 Chevrolet Deluxe. Stock. True survivor with 1 paint job 1953 Buick Special. GM 355. Just a good smooth engine. |
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