Few questions b4 i shoot 100shot on my stock 302 carburated.

noyz25 · September 17th, 2007, 11:46 PM

Basically what should do/adjust/buy before shooting 100shot on my 302ci?

i got a nos powershot kit.

My set up is MSD 6A, Distributor, and coil, Dual 2 1/2 piping straight back to flowmasters, edelbrock performer intake mani, Holley 650cfm, sub frame connectors welded, 8.8 rear posi, 3.73 gear, holley electric inline fuel pump, adjustable fpr, stock everything else.

1. Should i get colder plugs? If so which ones?

2. What should i set my timing to? right now its at 14 advance.

3. Should i install a spearco water injection kit i was giving? If so run water or alcohol?

All opinions, advice, and tips are appreciated.

mikebert · September 17th, 2007, 11:59 PM

If you want to be safe, retard 2* per 50 horsepower added. However, I know on the EFI cars, the real racers won't even bother to take out timing unless it's more than 100. Wait for someone with some carb experience to back that up though.

ryans88gt · September 18th, 2007, 12:45 AM

1) autolight 24s gapped at 0.035-0.040

2)You should set you total timing at about 34 degrees. With a carb and no computer control, it doesn't really make sense to set your base timing.

3) NO

1slo5.0 · September 18th, 2007, 08:51 AM

What is the compression ratio? If it is 9.5:1 or less fill it up with 93 octane and leave the timing where its at. No need for colder plugs with a 100hp tune up. No water injection.

whiteboycustom · September 18th, 2007, 10:38 AM

DARRELL is that stock compression???

1slo5.0 · September 18th, 2007, 10:53 AM

Originally Posted by whiteboycustom

DARRELL is that stock compression???

Depends on the year and what engine.

ryans88gt · September 18th, 2007, 01:15 PM

Originally Posted by Darrell

What is the compression ratio? If it is 9.5:1 or less fill it up with 93 octane and leave the timing where its at. No need for colder plugs with a 100hp tune up. No water injection.

How do you know what his total timing is, it isn't an EFI car...15 degrees base is meaningless. He needs to set his total timing appropriately or he'll be replacing head gaskets in no time.

Speedstang302 · September 18th, 2007, 05:12 PM

apparently you're mommy didnt teach you to not talk back to darrel..jpjp

cams-shelbycobra07 · September 18th, 2007, 06:33 PM

Originally Posted by ryans88gt

Originally Posted by Darrell

What is the compression ratio? If it is 9.5:1 or less fill it up with 93 octane and leave the timing where its at. No need for colder plugs with a 100hp tune up. No water injection.

How do you know what his total timing is, it isn't an EFI car...15 degrees base is meaningless. He needs to set his total timing appropriately or he'll be replacing head gaskets in no time.

You use a timing light and adjust it on the distributor

ryans88gt · September 19th, 2007, 01:06 AM

Originally Posted by cams-shelbycobra07

You use a timing light and adjust it on the distributor

I know how to set total timing, I was building motors while you were still sucking on your mommy's teet. I was asking Darrel how he knew what someone else's total timing was!

ryans88gt · September 19th, 2007, 01:10 AM

Originally Posted by Speedstang302

apparently you're mommy didnt teach you to not talk back to darrel..jpjp

My mommy taught me to think for myself and always question the source of information. For example, I wouldn't blindly take tips from someone that doesn't build or tune themselves.

September 17th, 2007, 11:46 PM	#1
noyz25 Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 213 iTrader: 0 reviews	Few questions b4 i shoot 100shot on my stock 302 carburated. Basically what should do/adjust/buy before shooting 100shot on my 302ci? i got a nos powershot kit. My set up is MSD 6A, Distributor, and coil, Dual 2 1/2 piping straight back to flowmasters, edelbrock performer intake mani, Holley 650cfm, sub frame connectors welded, 8.8 rear posi, 3.73 gear, holley electric inline fuel pump, adjustable fpr, stock everything else. 1. Should i get colder plugs? If so which ones? 2. What should i set my timing to? right now its at 14 advance. 3. Should i install a spearco water injection kit i was giving? If so run water or alcohol? All opinions, advice, and tips are appreciated.

September 18th, 2007, 08:51 AM	#4
1slo5.0 MM Ninjas! 1990 Mustang LX 9.36@143 mph Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Posts: 11,375 iTrader: 1 reviews	What is the compression ratio? If it is 9.5:1 or less fill it up with 93 octane and leave the timing where its at. No need for colder plugs with a 100hp tune up. No water injection. __________________ My daily driver has 16 cylinders and 4400hp @ 1000 rpm.... ***1988 Mustang GT - Stock....almost

September 18th, 2007, 10:38 AM	#5
whiteboycustom El Conquistador 83 coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: vidor,texas Posts: 1,149 iTrader: 0 reviews	DARRELL is that stock compression??? __________________ http://www.donttearmedown.com/

September 18th, 2007, 05:12 PM	#8
Speedstang302 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1996 Mustang GT 13.64@101mph Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Massachusetss Posts: 5,828 iTrader: 1 reviews	apparently you're mommy didnt teach you to not talk back to darrel..jpjp __________________ 1990 GT- GT40p Heads\| Anderson N41 cam\| Crane 1.6 RR's\| Trickflow Intake\|MGW Short Throw\| Aluminum d/s\| 3.73's.....still slow....

Threads Similar to: Few questions b4 i shoot 100shot on my stock 302 carburated.
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Stock 302 H.O Head questions	93'_GT	5.0 Mustangs	41	October 25th, 2007 03:55 PM
My First Shoot	2000Mustang	Pictures	32	August 12th, 2007 05:24 PM
im carburated	skid6	5.0 Mustangs	5	July 2nd, 2007 01:04 PM
dont shoot the messenger!	CBSTANG	99-04	4	April 26th, 2007 10:44 PM
i have 2 stock questions	trebel14	96-98	10	February 10th, 2007 08:40 AM

September 17th, 2007, 11:59 PM	#2
mikebert Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Augusta, GA Posts: 906 iTrader: 0 reviews	If you want to be safe, retard 2* per 50 horsepower added. However, I know on the EFI cars, the real racers won't even bother to take out timing unless it's more than 100. Wait for someone with some carb experience to back that up though.

September 18th, 2007, 12:45 AM	#3
ryans88gt MM Fanatic Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 4,737 iTrader: 0 reviews	1) autolight 24s gapped at 0.035-0.040 2)You should set you total timing at about 34 degrees. With a carb and no computer control, it doesn't really make sense to set your base timing. 3) NO

Remove Advertisements Sponsored Links
Ford Mustang Forum Advertisement

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 02:36 AM.
Contact Us - Modded Mustangs : Ford Mustang Forums - Privacy Statement - Top
Modded Mustangs is ©2005-2008, All Rights Reserved, And is Not Affiliated with Ford Motor Company. Forum is powered by vBulletin ©2000 - 2012, Jelsoft Ent. Ltd. & SEO by vBSEO 3.3.2 ©2009, Crawlability, Inc.