Too much timing?

Johnny Dart said

I don't understand why you guys insist on running so much timming on your mild motors. There is absolutely no reason to run 20degs initial on a mild small block, especially when your total is way off the scale.. Most mild SB's run just fine around 12-34. If you are at a track, ok try some different settings. But for an every day driver/street car, there is no reason to ring the car out on the jagged edge. 12-14/34-36 will be more than sufficient.

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Because of low cylinder pressure. There's nothing jagged edge about it. If it can stand 20 initial limiting total to 34-36, without spark knock and without kicking back on the starter, why not do it? It will run much better. His camshaft has a good little bit of duration, too and that will always benefit with increased initial timing. It's no secret. It's been in the MP engine books for years. ...and not just in the race section. It's very beneficial on the street, as it keeps temps down, make for a more efficient and complete burn. There's absolutely no down side.