More HP from my distributor?

[66nightMARE]

I work at a hardware store and a customer of mine saw me getting something out of my car (66 with a 289). We started talking and he was saying how I could get some extra horsepower by changing out the spring in my distributor??? I dont really remember what all he said. He mentioned something about different color springs. Anyone know what hes talking about? Or can anyone elaborate on this more?

 

[D.Hearne]

He's talking about installing lighter advance springs to let the mechanical advance mechanism come in faster. Works some times, but can also agrivate pinging problems with low octane fuel.

 

[fastback brian]

It only helps from idle to 3000 rpms in most cases. Your drivability will be affected, either good or bad, and not the peak power.