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funfiveliter

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I want to advance my timing, but before i do, is there anything special i have to do and how far advanced can i go on 87 octane?
 
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10*BTDC running 87. 10* is stock. If you want to advance it, try 13-15* but with 91 fuel.
 
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you can easily advance the timing w/ 87 octane fuel. If you ever hear pinging just back down the timing.
 
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i forgot to mention that i run 14* timing w/ 87 octane
 

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The amount of advance any given motor can take will depend (no magic number here).
I would note that this is the one time of year that I would not be advancing timing one bit.

Good luck.
 
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