MBT Reference Chart

by Michael Decipha Ponthieux
Posted: 2013-12-7
Last Updated: 2022-02-03

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The following table lists the typical MBT spark for common cylinder head/engine combinations, your engines MBT will vary.
This table is provided to give a general idea of the BALLPARK spark advance that a typical combination desires.
These values are just for reference it is still required to tune your ignition timing.
If you find any errors or to add more values PM me or post your information on the FORUM.

MAKECIDLITERSCONFIGCYLINDER HEAD MAKE/MODEL/SPECBoostedN/ACRUISE
FORD428 FE7.0BB V 8EDLBRK RPM3752
FORD4607.5BB V 8EDLBRK PRFRMR RPM36?
FORD351 C5.8BB V 8Ford Stock 4v3955
FORD351 C5.8BB V 8CHI 2182839
FORD351 C5.8BB V 8CHI 4v2839
FORD302 / 351w5.0 / 5.8SB v8WINDSOR JR3249
FORD302 / 351w5.0 / 5.8SB v8TFS T/W "FAST AS CAST"3545
FORD302 / 351w5.0 / 5.8SB v8TFS T/W CNC & Hi-Ports3345
FORD302 / 351w5.0 / 5.8SB v8TFS T/W 185 Street & 1703549
FORD302 / 351w5.0 / 5.8SB v8TFS T/W 1802845
FORD302 / 351w5.0 / 5.8SB v8TFS 11R2943
FORD302 / 351w5.0 / 5.8SB v8STOCK E7223041
FORD302 / 351w5.0 / 5.8SB v8RHS2239
FORD302 / 351w5.0 / 5.8SB v8PATRIOT3446
FORD302 / 351w5.0 / 5.8SB v8GT40 (3 bar)243445
FORD302 / 351w5.0 / 5.8SB v8GT40P (4 bar)182836
FORD302 / 351w5.0 / 5.8SB v8GT40X & SVE / FRPP Z30431/3439
FORD302 / 351w5.0 / 5.8SB v8EDLBRK VIC JR243648
FORD302 / 351w5.0 / 5.8SB v8EDLBRK PRFRMR RPM2841
FORD302 / 351w5.0 / 5.8SB v8DART2942
FORD302 / 351w5.0 / 5.8SB v8DART Pro-1
Cast copied by:
AFR Enforcer
Procomp
ProHeader
Assault Racing
EPC
NKB
Engine Pro
BluePrint 		3546
FORD302 / 351w5.0 / 5.8SB v8CANFIELD2638
FORD302 / 351w5.0 / 5.8SB v8BRODIX2742
FORD302 / 351w5.0 / 5.8SB v8AFR 2053344
FORD302 / 351w5.0 / 5.8SB v8AFR3648
FORD3275.4MODULAR v8 2vSOHC (99-04 Lightning/Harley)142038
FORD2814.6MODULAR v8 3v3 Valve153039
FORD2814.6MODULAR v8 4vDOHC "B" Heads182741
FORD2814.6MODULAR v8 4vDOHC "C" Heads202437
FORD2814.6MODULAR v8 PI 2vSOHC (99-04 GT)162037
FORD2814.6MODULAR v8 NPI 2vSOHC2441
FORD2814.6MODULAR v8 2vTRICKFLOW 442537
FORD5.0L5.0Coyote 5L 4v11-14 GT112639
FORD2313.8V 6 Single PortESSEX (89-95 SuperCoupe)232740
GM/OLDSMOBILE4687.6BB V 8EDLBRK PRFORMR RPM36?
GM4547.4BB V 8DART 3553752
GM/CHEVY3555.8SB v8Patriot3648
GM/CHEVY3555.8SB v8GM OEM / Vortec3649
GM/CHEVY3555.8SB v8TFS T/W3344
GM/CHEVY------LS2 / LS6 v8243 / 7992237
GM/CHEVY------LS3 v8LS3 / 8212136
GM/CHEVY------LQ4 / LQ9 V83172746
GM/CHEVY3465.7LLS1 V82412839
GM/CHEVY3505.7L VortecL31 v8GM OEM L31 96-0229.543
GM/CHEVY350 / 3835.7 / 6.5SB v8Trickflow Super 233649
GM/CHEVY3505.7SB V8OEM Camel Hump3653
GM/CHEVY3505.7LT1 V 8GM OEM LT13753
GM/CHEVY3465.7LS1 V 8Dart3244

Note: It is often common practice to remove 1-2+ degree of timing for 91 octane, 3-4+ degrees for 89 octane, and 7-9+ degrees for 87 octane.
It is recommended to remove 4 degrees from the above table for initial tuning.
West Coast Fuel - California, New Mexico, & Wyoming residents are recommended to pull out an additional 2-3 degrees when running pump gas.


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