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I'm in the process of degreeing my cam.I'm using a cloyes true roller multi keyed timing set. My problem is I can't get to within one degree of the specified settings.The best I can get is either one and one half degree retarded or two degrees advanced depending on the keyway I choose.My question is, if I have to settle for one or the other what should I choose (retarded or advanced) I am assuming I will have plenty of piston to valve clearance since I recently had the piston valve reliefs cut deeper.I'm not really out for blood (street application) but I would appreciate some expert advice here.Thanks.

I don't know the answer but, Techinspector1 or Streets probably knows what you should do or, there a few others that may know.

Hey Streets, is a brifdge kinda like a culbvert with gaurdrails ??? Somedays I get so confused.....

I'm using a multi keyed crank sprocket.I've tried all three positions and the results were as I stated previously.I'm not sure how critical these specs are but I'd like to to take the best course of action.P.S.Actually I'm a Charlotte boy, CBREEZER is one of my old nicknames.Have a good one!

Yeh, it sure has changed here over the years.Definitely for the good!I live close to the fairy terminal (1/2 mile down river).I'm a positive thinker and I hope it does well.

cbreezer, advancing the cam is what you want to do. Comp Cam has 4 degrees advance built into all their cams. This helps by lowering the power band so that you do not have to scream 7000 rpm.

Thanks Typhoon,I was curious about that.If I remember correctly I read somewhere that each degree equates to a 100 rpm shift in the power band.