TIMING

So I just re-read what you asked...sorry I need to pay attention I guess

To run 36 initial and 45 total in a mechanical distributor you would need to have a flat cam and 6:1 compression or a NAPA, Wells or Bad Orange box that is pulling 8-10* of timing out of the motor as soon as you load it.

I'm not doubting your car doesn't run, I'm just saying that something is wrong if it needs those numbers.

We run our 440, 9.8's second car at 36* lock down, initial and total.

We run the 318 11.70'sat 26/35 at 11.8 compression

Our 451 runs 10.30's 24/36 dome piston , 11.7 compression

Our Shop truck runs our ignition system at 15/34, stock 86 360 runs 16.90's (if it's a Dodge with wheels we'll race it) :thumrigh:

So if you look at these examples of correct ignition events for these various engine combinations and HP ranges you'll see that if your car is running those numbers there's something amiss here and it should be addessed before any damage occurs.

We dial in over 100 distributors a month, 75% Mopars, 20% Firds and the rest in Rambler and Chevy (Same thing aren't they?) Soory about the off brands but I promise we use their money to buy Mopar parts and then go out and spank them at the track....LOL

If you go to our spec sheet at:
http://www.4secondsflat.com/specsheet.html

Copy it and paste into a Email, send it to me and I'll give you some recommendations on your ignition system.

You may want to browse our tech section on Ignition and the section on Mopar Distributors at:
http://www.4secondsflat.com

Consider me gone until 9/13, we're all on our way to the Division 6 Finals in Mission BC, leaving this weds. but I'll get back to you when I return.

You can watch us race live at:
http://www.missionraceway.com/

Just click on the "WEBCAM" button on the top left of the page

Team Madras:
J685 Black 64 Valiant
A688 Fish Fry red/White/Blue
G642 S/Pro Times Flies Red Dart

If you can see the fenders as we turn the corner you'll probably be able to count over 50 cars at this race from various tracks all running our Ignition and or Fuel Systems.

I'll Chaulk in "A-Bodys Only" for you guys, Race of Champions begins noon Saturday, time trials at 9am. Friday, Sat and Sunday