what timing on big block chevy with msd44

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  1. rodschevy

    rodschevy New Member

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    need abit of help what timing do i go for on blown bbc, alloy block,heads,14-71 blower with 44 msd what do you guys run? we currently go to abut 30 max
    how high can we go with chevy?
     
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  2. Witchdoctor

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    we run basically the same deal. 32-34 is pretty high. you have to start watching that you dont lean it out a detonate. it will beat the bearings out.
     
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  3. rodschevy

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    we have run it at 34 before last fall and it didnt touch bearings.they come out good as new. maybe needs more fuel as power is down. and motor gets hot fast
     
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  4. Witchdoctor

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    A great guy to call is fred at RCI. Hes extremely knowledgeable on that stuff. 905-384-0675 EST
     
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  5. rodschevy

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    Great, will call him. happy racing
     
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  6. rodschevy

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    no one else run a chevy?
     
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    We Ran 34-36 With A Mag 4, Then Switched To A Mag 44
    Was Told The Mag 44 Needs Less Timing. I Couldnt Tell Any Difference Though, Ran 32-34 With Conventional Chevy Heads, 27 Degrees With A Big Chief
     
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  8. rodschevy

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    with mag 2 we run max 42.
     
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    I run a BBC with 1471 in a boat and have run as much as 36 but,I keep it right at 30 and tune with blower and fuel.
     
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  10. rodschevy

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    Thanks guys.
     
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