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    Recommended total advance for 2.8?

    Hello Darksiders, It's been a while since I've been on here. Life's been busy and I play with the Alpine whenever I get a chance. Recently I replaced the distributor as I've always had a problem with the one in it over advancing. At least I think that's what the problem is.... When I get into...
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    If someone is close this might be a good deal on a V6

    It's already got the Offy manifold which is just a few $ more or less than the $300 starting price. No relation and all the usual disclaimers..... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-8-FORD-V6-REBUILT-BRONCO-II-PINTO_W0QQitemZ290224258960QQcmdZViewItem
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    So, I'm thinking about a supercharger....

    I don't know that it's a wise decision given that I can't even dial a carb in but I figured it's a good way to get rid of a bunch of money real quick. I was thinking of a turbo before but I figure that a supercharger (I'm thinking a Vortech) might be easier to plumb. I've got another 2.8 in the...
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    V6 idle fluctuation

    Well, hopefully this weekend will be the weekend that I dig into the distributor and try to get some stuff dialed in a little better. Another problem has just crept up as of the last few days. My idle is kind of surging. I'm not sure what could be causing it but it's a bit frustrating. After...
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    Distributor fix for V6

    A while back there was talk about limiting the advance on the distributor on the 2.8 V6. Did anyone ever come up with a solution for that? I'm on my 3rd carb and 2nd or 3rd distributor. I've had the car up on a dyno numerous times. I'm about 99% positive that the problem lies in the distributor...
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