Trendz, I agree with what you just said, timing is everything. The Problem is 9 out of 10 guys reading the posts on here will interpret less timing into starting at 20 degrees at 10 lbs for example when they should realistically be at 25. We aren't running LS1's or other engines that perform well with low timing, let’s face it 440 Wedge based engine combustion chambers aren't near as efficient..

I do like jyrki's ignition slope, which is an aggressive and safe place to start.

That stock blocked destroked 440 I used to run was very sensitive to timing, 3 degrees too little timing was 130rwhp difference.. (Going from 20-23 degrees.. when in hind sight should have been more like 25..).