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I bumped up my timing to 14* and am wondering what hp/torque results it would give a stock 5.0. I wouldn't expect more than a few, but I'd still like to know an exact number. thanks
 

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maby 5-8 topps I would think
 

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mustang6tee8 said:
I bumped up my timing to 14* and am wondering what hp/torque results it would give a stock 5.0. I wouldn't expect more than a few, but I'd still like to know an exact number. thanks
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14 seems too high. What kind of setup are you running? Make sure the engine doesn't ping. Usually between 10-12 is good unless you're running locked timing.

Jason
 

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If running locked timing, it's set close to 30*.

14* advance is quite common - no two engines react the same to a timing change and they all handle varying amounts of advance before audible detonation occurs.

There is a point before audible detonation where power falls off - just something to remember (and a reason to not run on the ragged edge of pinging).

Good luck.
 

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I have mine set at 13* with spout out and I run 91 octane with good results....I can run 87 octane fine but under load in the higher rpm's I will get some pinging
 

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I can run 87 and it won't ping. The motor only has 86xxx miles on it
 

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I have my timing at 14 and run mid grade fuel. I have no pinging.
 

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I run 18 degrees of timing and 89 octane with zero pinging. Tried 20 but made less power as Hissin described! The only way to get a number from bumping the timing is to be at a track or dyno, everything else is just a guess!
 
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