In a perfect world you would need to advance it four degrees from dot to dot. However, dot to dot will pretty much never put a cam at the actual "straight up" position. In a perfect world dot to dot would be a 112 ICL with that cam. BUT who knows what the cam manufacturer did, and what the timing set manufacturer did. Thats why you need to degree it.

I always start with a "0" degree advance setting (aka dot to dot) and check the timing. If its not right try your advanced options.


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