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I am currently tuning my car using EFIsource Microsquirt. I got it running and idling very smooth. I am just looking for some guidance on ignition table. It is the base map from efi source and the only area i have changed to this point is the idle area. I have heard these cars can handle more timing with aluminum heads and i do not want to overtime it while im still using my ported e7 heads. Mods are listed below. Thanks in advance. (FYI so i dont get any backlash lol, i do plan on changing to aluminum heads and a better suited cam but would like to tune as is for now)

1988 Fox 5.0
347 stroker
+6.5cc pistons
10.1:1 compression
ported e7 heads
rpm performer 2 intake
f303 cam
Long tubes
EFI source Microsquirt
18* timing at idle
 
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One other thing i forgot to mention is that i am running KB hypereuectic pistons, and i believe they recommend running slightly less timing?
 

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depends on fuel used.

87- 25* at 2400rpm and slowly increase to 28* at redline
91- 26* at 2400 and 30* by redline
93- 27* at 2400 and 31 by redline

these are still safe values, you have to give the engine what it likes.
 
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How does this look for 93 octane??
 

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a good starting point. Not enough timing in the cruise range but again thats found during tuning.

Why the row of low timing at decel?
 
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Actually im not sure what happened there lol. I think i meant to interpolate and might have copied it by accident. Ill get that fixed now and go from there. Thanks!
 

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wish this post would get more attention LOL i wanna build a better table for my car. but i have no idea where to start.. i feel theres so much more power in my setup and i wanna unleash that sh*t LOL
 
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