Just curious, would a low compression smog motor need more mechanical timing to maximize power? I know that 38* is the best baseline for most big block mopars, but what about on late model 400's or 440's that have about 8:1 compression?
Seems to me that the flame front would travel slower with the lower compression (or would it travel faster??) and 40* or more degrees may be better. Also, would low octane fuel be better for these engines since it burns faster??
Gonna be a while til I can afford to stroke my 400 out to 470 so for now I'm just trying to turn my lemon into lemonade. Thanks!
Seems to me that the flame front would travel slower with the lower compression (or would it travel faster??) and 40* or more degrees may be better. Also, would low octane fuel be better for these engines since it burns faster??
Gonna be a while til I can afford to stroke my 400 out to 470 so for now I'm just trying to turn my lemon into lemonade. Thanks!