<VV> Timing

[kevin nash]

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> Message: 8
> Date: Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:06:48 -0800 (PST)
> From: Michael Kovacs <kovacsmj at sbcglobal.net>
> Subject: <VV> timing
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> Just a quick one. If an engine timing is set at factory 10 degrees BTC, which 
> will give it a bit better acceleration? 8 degrees or 12 degrees. This a bit 
> generic, but would apply to a Corvair.
> 
> Same question about fuel mileage. Will retarding (8) or advancing (12) tend to 
> improve gas mileage?
> 
> 
> MIKE KOVACS
> 
> Mike- Generally speaking, advancing the timing gives better acceleration, runs cooler, gives better gas mileage, assuming the engine can handle the advanced timing
without pinging, and retarding the timing gives worse acceleration, runs hotter, and worse gas mileage.
Kevin Nash