Engine running: Question about my timing (different ?)...

Went to set the timing a bit better today and we set it at 16* at idle with the spout out. Now when we got to rev it up with the spout in it goes to 40-42* Isn't that a bit much...is that dangerous. The car is untuned (professionally) and will be that way for a long time...what are ya'll's thoughts on that.

Right now there is a slight mix of 87 octane with some 93 octane...

Would the idle speed (around 800rpm I believe) make the idle timing more even with the spout out?

Just curious on your thoughts...

Oh and I parked the car after about 40 minutes of driving and heard a hissing from the back of the intake after I shut the car off, it continued for about a minute and a half. I was thinking maybe one of the heater core hoses weren't tight...but there is nothing leaking from what I can tell. It appears as air escaped it got slower as the pressure subsided. Sounded like "air" more than "water"...a hissing sound? Ideas to check?

Also my headliner (not engine tech) came loose when my windows were down...what is some good "sticky" stuff to mat it back down?

Thanks guys!

Thanks for the responses guys!

What's up backfocus? The skin (fabric) is detaching from the foam. I guess I'll have to get some new headliner someday and I'll get a hold of you

Anybody help me with the timing ideas?

HISSIN50 said:

David, perhaps this chart, courtesy of TMoss (author) and S&2B's (site host) will provide some rough answers.

I dont like to toss out numbers because so many things affect the total timing (EGR function, etc).

Sounds like things are coming along nicely! Congrats!

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Thanks bud I have the "auto" computer (5spd conversion)...so that may change things up a bit...it doesn't seem like my timing is to far off...just curious on other's thoughts:s I'm going to check the oil and make sure I don't have any coolant/water in the oil and if I don't I'll consider myself good to go...

Quick question for those with new bottomend...would it shock you to see "dirty oil" after 15-20 minutes of driving time? My oil was a darker/dirty color...but I was thinking it is probably that assembly lube/moly lube used for the bottomend all getting "washed out"...anyone else with a similar experience or thought?