Well I got my new engine running and have a question. My set-up 440 10.2:1 compression, Holley SD, 750 carb vac. secondary, auto trans and MSD 6AL w/MSD Pro billet distributor and Blaster 3 coil.
Now my question is this, when I timed the engine I set the total time at 3000RPM at 34*. It stays at 34 degrees n o matter what RPM, idle timing is at 34*, 5500 timing is 34*. Is this normal for the ignition set-up?
When I ran the MSD distributor with the Holley Street Annihilator set-up, the advanced was different at idle versus cruise.
I will say that it starts better, before I timed it it was around 19* (total and idle) and would start hard. Now it starts easy but it seems to be running hotter, I could idle all day and never see 180*, now at idle it gets to 195*.
Any input would be great, if I need not worry just let me know.
BTW, my old iginition set-up I'd see the timing mark boucne a little bit - with my new set-up it is rock steady