Base Timing Questions

Woodys_Cuda said

Ron, again not an expert but just some observations. That engine should idle when warmed up at about 900- 1000 max rpm when set in gear, I think 1200 is too high.. The RPM drop from neutral or park should be around 100 - 200 rpm so you still have timing and carb adjustments needed. If you have a stock torque converter that comes into play as well. What is the stall of your converter? You're getting lots of great advice from the others.

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Hi Woody yup you’re right about the stall converter etc. Unfortunately I am dealing with a combination that’s not very good for my application. I don’t have any information on my cam or torque converter. But the converter is to tight with a low stall for a higher revving 340. The cam is way too aggressive and set up I believe for 4 speed strip application.
I have slowed the distributor curve as much as I can which has helped with detonation. And I just got off the phone with Ray ( @halifaxhops ). We will try one of his vacuum distributors and see how that works. I learned also to be weary of my MSD box as if I needed another bad variable in the mix. Lots against me here but the good news is I have the guys here to help me try and work as best I can through it….
Ron