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Stock timing for a 90 GT

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Old 09-18-2008, 11:29 AM
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Default Stock timing for a 90 GT

Hi Folks,

What should the correct timing be for a mostly stock 1990 GT 5.0?
Also is the Weiand water pump any good? I have to replace the gasket so it seems like a good time for an upgrade.

Thanks,
Keith
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Old 09-18-2008, 12:13 PM
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stock is usually 10 on all 5.0's, but i bump mine up to 12, go to 14 and use some premium gas and feel the diffrence
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10 degrees, u can always bump it up for extra horses
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Old 09-18-2008, 01:26 PM
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10 degrees and I'd just get an oem new pump
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all on the mark!!! ...I would bump up with better fuel!
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