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More HP from my distributor?

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  • Start date Start date Apr 23, 2006
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66nightMARE

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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?
 
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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.
 
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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.
 
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