Websep 7, 2024 · as previously noted, initial timing at 14 degrees btdc at idle (approx 800 rpm) is a good place to start. Webjul 1, 2013 · i have an 8. 2:1 comp. /comp xe274 cam/#772 truck headed 454 w/hei, that runs best at about 39*/40* timing. If idle rpm raises, reset it.

There are tons of folks here that. You need to get a timing tape to put on your balancer so you can rev the engine and set your timing. Websep 7, 2010 · i know how to set the timing properly, i'm just looking for where guys run their 454's. It's a. 30 over with speed pro. Webaug 19, 2008 · if you can't get it to drop in on the line, you will need to use a long screwdriver to turn the oil pump driveshaft a little. With that number you'll likely need to limit the mechanical timing in the dizzy. Webjul 26, 2015 · no ping and starts good hot tells you you're at max initial timing for your motor.

Webaug 19, 2008 · if you can't get it to drop in on the line, you will need to use a long screwdriver to turn the oil pump driveshaft a little. With that number you'll likely need to limit the mechanical timing in the dizzy. Webjul 26, 2015 · no ping and starts good hot tells you you're at max initial timing for your motor. When 39* total timing = no pinging, lower engine. Webaug 30, 2015 · i can assure you a 454 needs 32 to 34 degrees of total timing. After setting the original idle. Matter of fact, it just showed up more frequently as knock counts on. Read the number on the timing plate adjacent to the timing mark on. Webaug 20, 2017 · i really strongly urge you to go buy a cheap timing light, watch some youtube video's on how to set timing and do it yourself. The vacuum can needs to be pointed. Webjan 10, 2022 · advancing the timing beyond factory spec never did anything for me performance wise. Webjun 18, 2010 · i'm into the fine tuning stage of my 454 build, and i'm looking for suggestions on the best initial and total timing set up.

After setting the original idle. Matter of fact, it just showed up more frequently as knock counts on. Read the number on the timing plate adjacent to the timing mark on. Webaug 20, 2017 · i really strongly urge you to go buy a cheap timing light, watch some youtube video's on how to set timing and do it yourself. The vacuum can needs to be pointed. Webjan 10, 2022 · advancing the timing beyond factory spec never did anything for me performance wise. Webjun 18, 2010 · i'm into the fine tuning stage of my 454 build, and i'm looking for suggestions on the best initial and total timing set up.

The vacuum can needs to be pointed. Webjan 10, 2022 · advancing the timing beyond factory spec never did anything for me performance wise. Webjun 18, 2010 · i'm into the fine tuning stage of my 454 build, and i'm looking for suggestions on the best initial and total timing set up.