turbo 6 bangers post here

I have to say I think you are right I am going to go with a 2 barrel. Keep it simple stupid as they say. But definitely lets talk about ignition and timing. I'll be going with an electric ignition system and actually looking through summit the other day I noticed they have a system that attaches to their electric ignition that will retard timing as you build boost. It is adjustable based on the needs and wants of the motor. I am not 100% sold on this but I do think it could help with the what I've heard is the not so fun task of tuning.
My question is where to start. I have seen where people are retarding the timing and degree of cam to what I would say are crazy numbers. But it is hard to say where to start since we are in no way dealing with exact setups or new motors, some slants are going to be more "tired" then others.

Well, I just stupidly lost a 3-page note about this to you... and don't have time to re-create it now.

Your stock electronic ignition system will work fine with a 10-pounds of boost system, no need for other $$$$$ options. The one thing that could be handy to have, is an MSD Boostmaster retard control. Summit sells them for about $250, but they are not something you HAVE to have...

Used up all my time; gotta run now, but the thing to remember is to NEVER let your engine experience more than 18 degrees of spark advance under boost. That's plenty and willl keep you out of trouble (detonation.)

Glad to note that a 2-bbl will be your choice of carbs; It will make lots of power and will be simpler and cheaper to build and tune.

More later; You're gettin' there.... :)