timing on a 396

Camaro Forums Camaro Classifieds Photo Gallery Members Search Forum FAQ Contact CF Sponsors
Camaro News Camaro Timeslips Camaro Recalls TSBs Register Login

timing on a 396

Printable Version

Camaro >> Camaro Models >> 1st Generation >> V8 Tech >> timing on a 396

Page: [1]

Message

<< Older Topic Newer Topic >>

timing on a 396 - 4/29/2008 4:56:43 PM

xp537

Posts: 8
Score: 0
Joined: 3/3/2008
Status: offline

I have a 396 with a msd drop in billet distrubtor no box the distrubtor is locked out no springs at all so my question is what should the timing be set at . also it has a air gap intake, headers, mild cam and a holley 750 dp any help will be appreciated
thanks LES

Post #: 1

RE: timing on a 396 - 4/29/2008 6:55:46 PM

Ircyklops

Posts: 128
Score: 0
Joined: 7/2/2007
Status: offline

You will not be able to worry about initial idle timing if you don't have any advance springs. You will just have to set the total timing at approx 36 to 38 degrees advance@3000 rpm. Or wherever it runs the best without spark knock (pinging/pre-detonation)

_____________________________

Hugger Orange X22 Convertible 4-speed SS396

(in reply to xp537)

Post #: 2

RE: timing on a 396 - 5/1/2008 2:45:20 PM

xp537

Posts: 8
Score: 0
Joined: 3/3/2008
Status: offline

I set the timing to 36 today and it really didnt want to start so I had to back it down to about 23 so it will start fine is there anything I can use that will retard the timing just on start up I have the msd ready to run distributor with no al box and I really dont want to run on if I dont have to
thanks again LES

(in reply to Ircyklops)

Post #: 3