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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 10:21 PM
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carb swap guys
what do you set your c4 L98 700r4 timing at ???
i am trying 10 degrees
what works best for you ???

thanks
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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 03:02 AM
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carb swap guys
what do you set your c4 L98 700r4 timing at ???
i am trying 10 degrees
what works best for you ???

thanks
raf
10 degrees is what I have mine on. I could use more timing, but then it will knock after it warms up past 180 degrees. My total spark is fully advanced from about 3000 up to 6500 rpms where I shift. I'm running 36 degrees of total timing.
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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 05:03 AM
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I run a total of 38 deg ,I have mine locked out .Just a bit doggie on the take off.
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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 08:22 AM
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