What Should i set my timing at?
 

This is my new 350 engine. it has a Dyno proven horsepower rating of 370.21 @ 5662RPM and 409.1 Ft. Lbs. of tourque @ 3900RPM and with only 9.23:1 Compresion ratio! and it has over 400 Ft. Lbs. of tourque from 3,200-4,300 RPM!

Engine specs:
350 4bolt main bored .030 to 355cid
steal crank (3.48" stroke)
Sealed power flat top -5cc flat top (9.23:1 compresion ratio)
Speed pro piston rings
Stock rods with Milodon chromoly Rod bolts
all felpro gaskets
heads are chevy heads with a stage 2 port job
Manley Stainless steel valves 2.02int. 1.50 ex.
Comp cams roller tip rocker arms 1.6 ratio int. 1.5 ratio ex.
z-28 valve springs
Comp cams XE268 camshaft
Moroso Chrome oil pan
Moroso Chrome valve covers
comp cams 84000 series lifters

what should i set my timing at?

thank you all in advance!!!

I start with 10-12 initial at the crank and curve the distributor for total initial/centrifugal of 36 all in by 2,800 with run of the mill heads. With quick-burn heads, I'll back it off to around 34 total or maybe less.

does everyone agree with him? because i got my timeing set at 33* advanced right now. does that sound about right?

16-18 initial would be my guess with that cam, set your total for about 38-40 with the basic smogger type head.

What did you have it set at on the dyno? Your making some real good numbers.. I'd leave it there!

The type of heads you have will be a major determining factor on timing. Chevy's new crate engines with vortec and fast burn heads like 32* - 34* total (w/o vacuum) where as older design heads can use 36* and even a bit more. I found my Eddy RPM's sweet spot at 35*. This is something you are going to have to experiment with to get the best performance. If you have conventional heads, start with 36* total and work up/down from there. IMHO

sounds good to me too. A good place to start anyways. You can add vac advance for cruising if you wish but start with an adjustable can and start LOW!! 3 or 4 degrees to begin with.

If you live in a hot climate, that might be pushing it a little. Cooler climate with lower engine temps you can up it a tad and see how it does.

You're other post says a top notch engine shop built and dyno tested this thing - go by what they used to achieve best power.