Where to hook up vacuum advance for the best performance

Deciding where to hook up vacuum advance is one of those topics that can spark a heated debate at any local car meet or garage hangout. If you ask ten different gearheads, you'll probably get ten different answers, and half of them will tell you you're doing it wrong no matter what you choose. It's a classic point of confusion because there isn't just one single "right" answer that applies to every engine ever built. It really comes down to how your specific engine is set up, what kind of camshaft you're running, and how you want the car to behave when you're sitting at a red light. ...

May 2, 2026 · 7 min · Anuk Montserrat