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Timing for first start after rebuild

Hi folks,

About ready to start up my rebuilt '77. I am trying to determine the timing I should be looking for at idle. I won't be able to check the total advance timing until I can hit the higher 6,000 rpm revs after breaking the engine in. Specs for the rebuild are:

2.8L using JE 9.5 compression pistons
MSD box w/MSD Blaster Coil
Pertronix Ignitor in dizzy
Cam reground to "E" profile
PMO 40 carbs

The original "E" cars called for 5 degrees ATDC at 900 rpm. The stock 1977 2.7 engine with CIS called for TDC +/- 2 degrees.

What would you recommend given my mods for a starting idle timing?

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Thanks - great to have a quick response from a known legit authority!!

It may end up at +5 or more, depending what you decide for total advance.