Setting Timing on L98
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Setting Timing on L98
Since I haven’t gotten it to fire up yet, should I disconnect the EST before I try again? Reverifying that I stabbed the dizzy right and the plug wires are correct. If it is out 180°, it will backfire through the intake, correct? Also, can a DUI cap be used on a stock dizzy? Thanks.
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I would leave the EST plugged in to ensure you get the L98 running and up to temperature to begin with. This will confirm you have the correct TDC. Then, turn engine off, unhook EST connector by the brake booster and start the car to time the engine. I timed my distributer to 6 degrees then re-connect EST.
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Since I haven’t gotten it to fire up yet, should I disconnect the EST before I try again? Reverifying that I stabbed the dizzy right and the plug wires are correct. If it is out 180°, it will backfire through the intake, correct? Also, can a DUI cap be used on a stock dizzy? Thanks.
If that all checks out, verify that you have spark by grounding a plug to the block and cranking the engine over.
What's a "DUI cap"?
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Since I haven’t gotten it to fire up yet, should I disconnect the EST before I try again? Reverifying that I stabbed the dizzy right and the plug wires are correct. If it is out 180°, it will backfire through the intake, correct? Also, can a DUI cap be used on a stock dizzy? Thanks.
