You can run a old school dist and just run hte fuel side of most EFI systems. Not sure why you would want to do this but it is doable. I personally like to change the timing with just a few clicks of then mouse but I suppose a timing light and wrench works as well.

11.67@118 1.88 60' with only 7-8 lbs of boost. Turbocharged, megasquirted, 407 BB, 440 source heads, roller cam, 9:1 comp. http://s292.photobucket.com/albums/mm14/beansgracie