Continuing ignition timing debate from the 416 thread.

No, I meant a compromise on both ends to make it safe. To make it safe with a locked distributor you have to compromise at peak hp. Thats your statement, and you said it’s only a few percent so you’re ok with it. Thats the compromise I’m not ok with.
We agree. On my own stuff I usually am not ok with that either. But in some applications is isn't a compromise and in some applications it's not up to me.