Sparks Timing Key Hot Cams Stage 1

[JDMThoughts]

I doubt this will work but can you run he Sparks Advance Timing Key on a stock motor with a Hotcams Stage 1 Cam? I am looking into motor work for my quad and thought the additional timing and larger lift cam would make it breathe a lot more and up the power in the top end.

[vze2hnvz]

With just a HC stage1 and the stock piston/compression you should be fine...just remember if you ever decide to bump up the compression, the advanced timing key will put you even closer to pre-ignition conditions.

Originally posted by vze2hnvz
With just a HC stage1 and the stock piston/compression you should be fine...just remember if you ever decide to bump up the compression, the advanced timing key will put you even closer to pre-ignition conditions

Same with a big gun revbox (advances timing which adds 2hp)

[flauge]

I was about to ask this same question.. The way i was thinking, when used with a stock piston, the stage 1 cam will drop dynamic compression down a lil from stock... So i figured advancing the timing with the key would maybe help compensate for that lost compression, right??..... Thats what was making me want to buy one..

[JDMThoughts]

I was hoping to get the sparks rev box as well, to help take advantage of the extra breathing with the high revving.

[hauck400ex]

i have a stage 1 hotcam, 11:1 wiseco piston, and sparks advance key and have had no problems (almost 2 years)... i run 93/110 mix and havent heard one ping or anything... but DO NOT run a revbox and the key at the same time...