octane and timing
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I just switched over to a 160° thermostat. I also switched to projected tip spark plugs.
Does anyone think these two changes will have an effect on how much timing I can safely run?
I kind of want to stay a couple steps away from the "edge". I can't afford to fix any major problems.
Does anyone think these two changes will have an effect on how much timing I can safely run?
I kind of want to stay a couple steps away from the "edge". I can't afford to fix any major problems.
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On Gen V 454mags and 502mags, the cams are exactly the same and have the same Merc part number 431-9830.
The stock ignition module for the 502 mag shows it as a V8-20R which really makes no sense. That module does not make full advance until about 5250rpms. Unless he is running at 5250rpms, he's really running even less total timing.
The 454mag uses a V8-24 which is at full advance at 3750rpms.
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I checked the timing on my 502 running full tilt across the lake and it did in fact have the full 20° of advance in before 5000 RPM's. I do believe the published curve says it doesn't get it in that fast, but according to my timing light, it did.
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