454 base timing
06-14-2013, 07:10 AM
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454 base timing
i have a 95 wellcraft nova spyder 23 bravo one 454
wot 4200
55-58mph
23 pitch prop
thunderbolt 4 ignition im doing a tune up, plugs wires cap rotor, just wondering what the base timing should be?? i run 89 octane also what timing at what rpm should i see to check the advance is working properly
wot 4200
55-58mph
23 pitch prop
thunderbolt 4 ignition im doing a tune up, plugs wires cap rotor, just wondering what the base timing should be?? i run 89 octane also what timing at what rpm should i see to check the advance is working properly
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06-14-2013, 11:45 AM
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It depends on what 454 engine and which ignition module it has.
If it has a V8-24 module,like most, base should be 8* and ful advance should be 32* at 3750rpms.
You could also bump it to 10* and 34* with no issues.
If it has a V8-24 module,like most, base should be 8* and ful advance should be 32* at 3750rpms.
You could also bump it to 10* and 34* with no issues.
