well thats just common sense. i have all the patience in the world for getting my truck to its dream look and performance. but i dont think ill mess with the timing. maybe new pistons, manifolds, and crack later down the road

 

You want to do all that work and not do a simple timing bump?

Took me maybe an hour to get it just right on my 300. My sweet spot was 13.5-14 deg, any higher and I got a slight knock under load so dialed it between 13-15 and got my best results. You can do all the upgrades you want, but this way it will make it run at its most efficient for power and economy.

 

The factory timing is a compromise. You want to maximize it.

 

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