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Originally Posted by Ronnieroadster
The inital timing isnt critical ? Wow I learn something new every day!  |
I caught that statement as well, but i think what he meant was that the total static timing is the most important number.
The chevy guys running sprinters etc dont ever have a clue where the intial spark timing is but they do know where the maximum advance is for sure. Many just run fixed advance and set the timing with a light at 3000 and above rpm.......never bothering to look at intial.
The mechanical advance curve patches all the other issues in your program that are screwed up..........ie......air fuel ratios, power valves, accel pumps , carb cfms and so on....