Car dies
All of the previous posts assume your car is in good tune,, meaning things like spark plugs, air/fuel filters, pcv.. cap, rotor, plug wires are in good condition,, any of these things can cause probs themselves..
When was your last tune-up??
Going after your advance curve,, while having oil fouled plugs worn out to 50 thou, worn out cap and rotor,, might be premature,, just a thought