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Discussing timing in the 5.0 Mustangs Forum. ok what is the timing set at for an 84 5.0 carbed. the dude ... Modded Mustangs is the premier Ford Mustang Forum on the internet. We discuss all aspects of the Ford Mustang on the forum. Registered Users do not see the above ads. Please Register - It's Free! |
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July 3rd, 2008, 08:20 AM
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July 3rd, 2008, 09:19 AM
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Start at 12* and adjust from there for performance (high octane fuels)
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July 3rd, 2008, 09:24 AM
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Here, found this link Ford Mustang: Mustang Tech: Electronics and Ignition: Advance Your Timing for Performance !
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July 3rd, 2008, 12:25 PM
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for a carb you just unplug the vacuum advance correct.
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July 3rd, 2008, 04:29 PM
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Correct. Plug the hose so you don't have a vacuum leak.
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July 3rd, 2008, 06:43 PM
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mine isnt carbed but im doing +15*
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July 4th, 2008, 01:22 PM
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funny there is crap for power until i set it to around 16 to 18, there is no detenation and the starter has no problems turning here over. could there some cam swap happening here?
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July 4th, 2008, 01:51 PM
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what does your idle like to sit at?
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July 5th, 2008, 09:54 AM
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12* is just the starting point, adjust up from there although 18* seems a bit extreme. Just be careful of detenation.
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July 7th, 2008, 02:30 PM
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idles fine, I set her at 15 and no probs now. bit more aggresive and no detenation
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July 8th, 2008, 06:19 AM
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nice, glad it worked out
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