What do I set my timing at? 350 with TPI - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**71swb4x4** · 09-06-2004, 08:21 PM

I am setting the timing on my truck. I just put my TPI on my 350. Usually I set by sound, and then cruise around and make sure it isn't pinging, but I want a ball-park figure to set it at.
Is it any different with the HEI and TPI on it?

68C15 · 09-06-2004, 09:10 PM

disconnect the tan-black wire connector & set it @ 0*. turn engine off. disconnect batt for 30 seconds to clear the code 43. reconnect wire & batt. install bed, open gate, start engine, put in D, drive down here, do burn-outs!
Todd

BobbyK · 09-07-2004, 09:48 AM

I set my Base timing at 6*.You can go anywhare from 6-10 base Timeing.(with TAN wire disconnected at HEI)

**lock** · 09-07-2004, 01:14 PM

I like starting at 6 on TPI as well.

09-06-2004, 08:21 PM	#1
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,499	What do I set my timing at? 350 with TPI I am setting the timing on my truck. I just put my TPI on my 350. Usually I set by sound, and then cruise around and make sure it isn't pinging, but I want a ball-park figure to set it at. Is it any different with the HEI and TPI on it? __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

09-06-2004, 09:10 PM	#2
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	disconnect the tan-black wire connector & set it @ 0*. turn engine off. disconnect batt for 30 seconds to clear the code 43. reconnect wire & batt. install bed, open gate, start engine, put in D, drive down here, do burn-outs! Todd __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

09-07-2004, 09:48 AM	#3
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,772	I set my Base timing at 6*.You can go anywhare from 6-10 base Timeing.(with TAN wire disconnected at HEI) __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE

09-07-2004, 01:14 PM	#4
lock Insert funny comment. Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Concord NC Posts: 621	I like starting at 6 on TPI as well. __________________ ------------ - Mark -My Build Thread... -68 C10, LT1 - Undergoing Frame off resto -86 IROC-Z T72 turbo 355, M6 -70 Camaro http://www.iroc-ss.com



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