Base timing. Really ?

It will detonate and show on the plugs before it’s audible.

Also,at WOT,all I can hear is the screaming dual 3inchers. And that is partly why my all-in Power-timing is 32/34 @3200/3400.
It's nice and safe, and already spins the tires
to; past the speed limit anywhere in Manitoba, and
beginning from; almost any rpm, (I haven't tried it below about 1500rpm) or any speed, in either first or second gear, even up to or more than,50 mph.
So,because of the traction issue, I have never bothered to dial it in any closer; my chassis just cannot deal with any more power. And honestly, how much power am I missing from 2800 to 3400, with my conservative timing? I could see it being an issue in Third gear, but with 3.55s, 3000 is 48mph..... and who stomps it at 48 in third? It never happens.
The bonus is, the plugs are still the same ones I installed in 1999, and they have over 100,000 miles on 'em.

For you guys running massive Power-timing at waaay early rpms; IDK how you don't cringe when you stomp it below 3000; my azz puckers just thinking about it.