School Me On Distributor Performance

when tuning a performance engine, tune ignition first and then tune your carburetor. 4secondsflat has a website and offers a tuning book that is really easy to read and will teach you what to look for in a print medium. In the old days (1960's) a speed shop would use a distributor machine and set your mechanical advance at about 16 or 17 degrees and use light springs to have it all in around 2000 rpm with an automatic, or 2500 rpm with manual. To be honest it worked pretty well. Your cam is probably going to require a lot of initial advance for it to idle well. I suggest getting the book, it's well worth it.