Fine Tuning a 360 Magnum with a Brawler "Double Pumper"

jmanhoff said

I do have a weight kit for this distributor that has new footballs and springs and bushings. Probably should start by just replacing the weights first so I know what those specific weights do to the curve, then put in the heaviest? I’m assuming I want to be all in closer to 3000, not 2500

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A quick search says that engine made peak torque at 3250.

That’s the best we have to work with. I don’t think you did anything to lower peak torque so it is what it is.

That means to me that whatever you do, you do not want the timing all in before 3250. Probably not before 3500.

That means you need to figure out how to get the initial up to 20 degrees at 1000 rpm. Then you need to keep the timing at 3500 no more than 26 degrees. After that you need the curve to gain about 2 degrees per 1000 rpm until peak power.

26 may be too much at 3500. You have to test it.

I would do whatever I had to do to not have the curve all in before or even at peak torque.

Edit: a heavier weight overcomes the springs easier. You will need lighter weight to delay the curve.