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V8 Ignition Timing Specifications

V8 BASE IGNITION TIMING

Application &/or Calibration Code (1) (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)
5.0L PFI
8-22D-R00 10 @ 550-650
8-22L-R00 10 @ 550-675
9-21A-R00
Auto.Trans. 10 @ 575-725
Man.Trans. 10 @ 625-775
9-21C-R00
Auto. Trans. 10 @ 575-725
Man. Trans. 10 @ 625-775
9-22A-R00
Auto.Trans. 10 @ 575-725
Man. Trans. 10 @ 625-775
All Other Calibrations 10 @ 525-650
5.8L 2-Bbl. 14 @ 600
(1) With automatic transmission in Drive.
V8 COMPUTED IGNITION TIMING

Application (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)
5.0L PFI
Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car 20-23 @ 700-750
Mark VII 24-25 @ 690-720
5.0L MA PFI (1) 20 @ 670-700
(1) MA engine is a High Output engine with Mass Airflow Meter.