92hatchLX

Can someone give me step by step instructions on how and how much to advance my timing? How many degrees should I go and how much power will I gain. I still want to run regular unleaded gas, how many degrees can I advance with out switching to premium?

92hatchLX

Oh, and another thing, how hard will this be to do?

primetime5.0

each mustang is different you have to find where it runs best at, i personally have 14 degrees of timing and i still run unleaded gas with no pinging

92hatchLX

Alright, well do you have any step by step instructions on how to do this or do you know where I can get any?

luckythirteen13

there is a small bolt holding the distributor down. loosen it up just a bit. with the spout connector removed, start the motor . use the timing light to see what its on and then turn the distributor and watch the timing on the crank change. when it starts to ping, retard it about 2* then tighten the little bolt back up

Pure5.0

I know how to adjust timing but for some reason i forgot. I did my timing in my 89 escort and gave that thing probalby 5 more hp...which is a lot when its rated at 88 total. LOL

Set to to 12* I remember. So I have the timing gun and everything but I forgot how to do it.

So I am too, curious on how to set timing. What component do I adjust to alter the timing? Is it the dis cap?

92hatchLX

How do I know how many degrees I am increasing it by?

Pure5.0

Timing gun

creepshow

I think if you don`t know how to set timing you better call a buddy to help ya. If you advance too much you can do some seious damage. I knew a guy (real dork) that drove a firebird and everytine he raced he would leave his dist. loose and crank it up some when he got ready to race. Guess what? Ya burned a hole in the piston...

92hatchLX

My dad and I are going to do it tomorrow, but thanks for all the help guys!