Need engine analyzer to work with HEI.
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Racer
Joined: Dec 1999
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From: South Elgin, IL, USA
Need engine analyzer to work with HEI.
Need to get an engine analyzer to get the proper RPM's with my HEI distributer so I can set the timming advance correctly. Will any new engine analyzer work with both HEI and points style distributers or do I need something special for HEI? Specs on the ones I looked at like SEARS, etc really don't mention HEI.
Any recomendations???
Thanks! Greg
Any recomendations???
Thanks! Greg
Drifting
Joined: Nov 2002
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From: Ontario
I use a timing light and a separate tachometer. Some timing lights have tachometers built in but I went the less expensive option. I have used two different brands of timing lights that have the adjustable advance **** and found neither one was accurate. You may want to just put some timing tape on your harmonic balancer.
Race Director
Joined: Jun 2000
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From: FL
Get Lars timimg paper from www.corvettefaq.com . Stock timing sucks. I set mine to 36 total mechanical all in by 2500 rpm. I think it runs about 18-20 at idle but how often do I drive at idle : NEVER.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2002
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From: Norcross GA
If you are going to play with your timing above about 2,000 RPM or so you will probably have to hunt around a little for a tach. Most I looked at only went to about 2,000 rpm. I eventually found what I needed at Sears though I had to return it because it wouldn't work with my new MSD distributor.
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Racer
Joined: Dec 1999
Posts: 425
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From: South Elgin, IL, USA
Yes I have Lars timing paper and I need a hand held tach. I have a timing light with an adjustable advance ****. I want to check the total mechanical advance to 3000 rpm and check the advance curve from idle to 3000 rpm.
Thanks for the input! Greg
Thanks for the input! Greg
