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Topic: Timing retard...what should I buy?
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rustang@home
Gearhead Posts: 134
From: Clarion, PA
Registered: Jan 2004
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posted 08-07-2005 07:56 AM
  
After being torn down for 2 months, finally got my car back to the track. One thing I changed was locking out the advance in the distributor. Don't know if it made my car quicker, but it sure made it harder to start!So what is a good choice for a timing control? I'd like something that cuts back the timing for startup and also can be set to back timing out when I leave (I'm running in a traction limited class). Also, what is the reason for pulling timing out on the top end  Oh yeah, It needs to be compatible with MSD7AL2. [This message has been edited by rustang@home (edited 08-07-2005).]
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Tom G
Gearhead Posts: 723
From: Bethlehem, Pa USA
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 08-07-2005 09:18 AM
Pulling the timing back on top end will give you more MPH. MSD Digital 6 has timing retard. What dizzy is in the car?------------------
67 Mustang F/B 302 GT-40X FMS engine RPM Air Gap 650 Holley DP Crane 1.7 roller rockers, Edelbrock Performer Nitrous system, Dynomax ceramic coated headers T5, cable clutch Flows X Pipe 3.89 9". Clearwater Aqua GT Clone Vintage wheel works 40 series 16X8 225 front 255/50 rear drag radials 308 hp at the rear motor only 13.25 @103mph
92 VERT triple black 5 speed, 88 GT 5 spd 77k original miles Red and Silver
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ted
Journeyman Posts: 75
From: Central Texas
Registered: May 2003
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posted 08-07-2005 12:17 PM
With my crank trigger ignition and 7AL box, I use a MSD "starter saver" which gives me 10? retard during start. It does have the option of having a 20? retard by just cutting the "loop" wire that's on it but I'm using the 10? option.------------------
Ted E.
Big inch Fords are plenty fast, but Y-Blocks's are fun when they run in the low 9.60's @ 135mph.
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67Coupster
Gearhead Posts: 188
From: Fortson, GA, USA
Registered: Oct 2001
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posted 08-07-2005 01:48 PM
You could also wire a switch into your ignition and turn the ignition on after it gets to cranking speed.James
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Mark T 7724
Gearhead Posts: 239
From: Palmdale, CA
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 08-07-2005 06:34 PM
I also use a 7AL-2 but I have the 8979 Programmable Control Box, This will give you Digital 7 functions with the 7AL-2http://www.msdignition.com/n2000a.htm ------------------
1964-1/2 Mustang SS/L 289 4-Speed, 10.537 @ 124.83. West Coast Money Maker Racing Team Member
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rustang@home
Gearhead Posts: 134
From: Clarion, PA
Registered: Jan 2004
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posted 08-07-2005 08:56 PM
The distributor's MSD. Their billet one for the 302. I forget the part number. Mark, I've been checking that one out. It's awesome but don't know if I want to invest in one at this time. I think MSD makes some analog ones but I'm unsure which one to go with. Also how I would control the timing. (As far as pulling timing out for the first 60', timing out in high gear, etc.)
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