Eh, still love mine more

 

yes 18 degrees. its not for everyday use. its what alot of the guys with stock 5.0 mustangs set there timing at to get a little more horses out of them for the strip.

 

Hey, I'm back...

I'm in the process of getting the heads off of my truck to bring em to the shop to have em cleaned up and such, since I'm just gonna go with the heads that came with the truck. Now,am i going to have trouble with my EFI if i have anywork done to them? and if i won't have trouble, what sort of work should i have done for what i want? (pulling/offroading)

Thanks again!

 

You will be fine.

 

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Originally Posted by Matts ford

well i dont think the aod trans will work if you really beaf up the engine or stick a different one in. i recommend a c6 or a 4spd. or 5spd manual. i would also build off the 302. i believe if you set the timing to 18 degrees on a 302 you get the maximum stock performance and fuel mileage. how far into the truck are you willing to go? and is it gonna be an everyday driver or just an offroad beater?

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Originally Posted by GTRider245

I want some of whatever you are smoking. 18*? WOW. Even after a ignition upgrade you only bump the timing to 13.5*.....stock is 10*.....

I'm Really hopeing for a rebuttal from Matt, to somehow explain how I've been running at 17 BTDC for the last 3-4 mos. w/a stock coil & 87 octane, & no ping! (Not without some preps and mods)