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How do you set timing on a small block Chevy with a performance cam?
Updated: 9/14/2023
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∙ 12y agoBest Answer
Start at 6 degrees advance, (BTDC) and go up from there until the motor pings, under load. Then back off a couple of degrees. That is called power timing it. You will probably end upabout 10 degrees, advanced. If it cranks over hard, when hot, back it off a couple of degrees.
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