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For the most part, no differance on whether the motor is larger or not when it comes to timing the motor.

Normally new pistons and cylinders which are larger in diameter are installed instead of boring the cylinders like on a V8 motor.

I like the adjustible timming lights, with these you use TDC as the referance, makes everything go much smoother.

Have you made sure the advance works correctly in the distributor? Max advance is one of the most critical items of your engine, the higher the advance, the more power it will create, but there is a fine line, too much advance and the motor might POP and melt down, not good.

for now, i wouldn't care too much if it's a 1.8, a 2.0 or 1911cc
(a 1.8 with big bore kit which is the typical size upgrade)

get it running good and have fun. The L-jet injection is not too bad once you learn it and understand it.
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