The engine I built for my v8 s10 project has a very aggressive cam, more aggressive than it should be, and I was wondering if I might benifit by locking out the ignition timing to a set advance?
Yes, the ignition timing needs to be addressed and many fellows have found that locking it out is the answer. You may be able to help yourself even more by coordinating the static compression ratio with the intake valve closing point so that you're producing max cylinder pressure for the fuel you will use.
I have an aftermarket gm hei distributor, I belive its made by accel, do they make a kit to lock out the mechanical advance? And how would I go about coordinating the static compression?
if you really have 11:1 you'll want some mechanical advance. 24 initial and 34 total is where I'd start. If you have a high stall that may be inconsequential though.
I locked mine out by flipping the weights upside down. The mechanics of it don't allow it to move when you do this. My engine didn't like it though. If your cam is that radical I'd use some pretty stiff springs on the weights.
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