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Old 03-17-2011, 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Old Phart View Post
I know this is an old thread, but, I need to know what the Timing should be set at with a GT40 crate engine and World Class 5 speed trans. Book says 12 degrees initial. Friends say 14 degrees. I'm concerned about detonation and the exhaust pipes are very loud, so I can't hear any pinging.

Thank you.
I'd set the total timing at 32 degrees at 2500/3000 rpms and let the intial timing fall where it may......
With an MSD setup, you generally have 22 degrees advance built in,so if you go with 32 degrees total, you'll have your intial timing at 10......

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