New cam
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From: Kavlinge Skane
New cam
My old cam was totally worned out when I bought the car and now I have a new Comp cam in it (I got it very cheap) it is a Magnum 270 set with new lifters. My Q is how much should the initally ignition be set at 800 RPM? Original is 10 degrees and my engine is a 1974 454 original else except headers. It is a man 4 speed.
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Your cam has a little more duration than your stock cam. You will find that 12-14 degrees of initial advance works a little better. Do a search on this site and you will find a lot of information on how to set up your advance curve. Check it out and take the time to set it up properly. Best bang for the buck you'll ever get.
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From: Kavlinge Skane
Your cam has a little more duration than your stock cam. You will find that 12-14 degrees of initial advance works a little better. Do a search on this site and you will find a lot of information on how to set up your advance curve. Check it out and take the time to set it up properly. Best bang for the buck you'll ever get.
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From: Kavlinge Skane
I exchange the stock distributor for a HEI the old one was weared out in bushings so...... But I dont know how much the new one goes mechanical.
