Timing set
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 161
Likes: 0
From: Laramie,Wy
Timing set
Ok In some other posts I have been told to change to a EFI style timing set on the 460 and many other people have done it as well. Why is this? I am just wanting to know why so if somebody I knows asks me why I know the reasoning behind it.
pedant
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 23,576
Likes: 39
From: EXTREME southwest CT
The carbureted 460 had retarded valve timing from 1972 through 1987.
With the advent of EFI in 1988, these engines went back to 'straight up' timing.
-And-
They got a roller timing set w/iron gears instead of the hyvo type chain w/ a plastic coated aluminum cam gear that quickly wears out.
I think it is a good choice for someone who wants the extra torque, but doesn't need the additional cost & complexity of a fully adjustable aftermarket timing set.
With the advent of EFI in 1988, these engines went back to 'straight up' timing.
-And-
They got a roller timing set w/iron gears instead of the hyvo type chain w/ a plastic coated aluminum cam gear that quickly wears out.
I think it is a good choice for someone who wants the extra torque, but doesn't need the additional cost & complexity of a fully adjustable aftermarket timing set.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
SuperSnake
Big Block V8 - 385 Series (6.1/370, 7.0/429, 7.5/460)
16
Nov 15, 2007 08:13 AM
djmac
Big Block V8 - 385 Series (6.1/370, 7.0/429, 7.5/460)
3
Feb 20, 2005 12:38 AM
swamp buggy
Big Block V8 - 385 Series (6.1/370, 7.0/429, 7.5/460)
10
Jun 21, 2004 02:58 AM
mositso
Big Block V8 - 385 Series (6.1/370, 7.0/429, 7.5/460)
2
Jun 17, 2003 08:56 PM
