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Fox80 - I have noticed the controversy rage on other forms on how best to alter mechanical advance and I am still gathering and digesting the various arguments and may someday formulate my own opinion. For now, I was pleased that you generally agreed with the advice I received regarding a...

Thanks Fox80. My story is constantly evolving and I am getting closer. I found a old engine builder that still had a Sun what I call a dizzy spinner. In face, I'm getting 24 for total mechanical advance. He changed a spring because he felt the advance was starting too low and advancing too...

I have Dave's (Dave Ray) Small Body HEI dizzy on my SBC. Mech spring set blue/ silver. Has Crane 9960-1 adjustable vac. Dave recommended initial at +12, vac on at 22-24 and full mech (vac off) at 36. Got the 12-23 at 700 RPM no problem. My question is with full mechanical (vac plugged). I hit...

No comments yet. Nubie so is there a better section to post my query?

Another thing b4 I get questions. I use old school timing light with out advance dial. MSD tech says this only way to time their ignition systems. Multiple spark at low and extended spark at high RPM confuses the modern lights.

Above should read full mech vs full neck. Also, I set initial when at about 700 RPM.

I have Dave's Small Body HEI dizzy. Mech spring set blue/ silver. Has Crane 9960-1 adjustable vac. Dave recommended initial at +12, vac on at 22-24 and full mech (vac off) at 36. Blue/ silver supposed to start at 800 and full advance at 2800 (Crane literature). Got the 12-23 no problem. My...

Thanks Doug. Lowell east of GR.

Thanks for the welcomes. BTW got a lead from the body & trim forum - pictured seats from mid-90's Grand Prix.

I have a solid OE hood from my '82 Elky available. Switched to a cowl hood. Anyone in the Grand Rapids, MI area in need?

Just had body mods and paint done on my '82 El Camino and want to add some type of splash guards/ mud flaps to protect the paint. Would much prefer a molded guard to be paint matched (photos). Have you sucessfully addressed this or have any leads as to what might fit?

tc1959 - Bingo! You are correct - I was able to spot identical looking seats in a photo of a '95 Grand Prix SE. Thanks.

New to the forum and G-bodies. Looking forward to gaining from the wealth of knowledge from this group. Working on a resto-mod 82 Elky. Southern car and rock solid. Much of the heavy lifting done by previous owner. I'm working on cosmetics (body mods & paint). Probably freshen the 350 next year...

Looking forward to gaining from the wealth of knowledge from this group. Working on a resto-mod 82 Elky. Southern car and rock solid. Much of the heavy lifting done by previous owner. I'm working on cosmetics (body mods $ paint). Probably freshen the 350 next year. Just bought buckets I'd like...