[vidguy]

Originally Posted by Boostedbird

Nice engine Paul! I like the 400's and that it has some compression and runs on pump gas. I want to see it leaned out a touch with 4 tubes and a larger intake. I'm surprised that you didn't get the old " just because you didn't hear detonation , that doesn't mean that it's not happening."

I trust that Paul and the Dyno Operator were checking this, as I too was shocked that he ran it on 91 octane without Detonation.

Cliff told me that the carb was built a "little fat" as that is always the safe thing to do for break-in on a dyno. Rather have it a tad rich then start Pinging itself to death. He clearly had this just right and Paul's cam choice, install/timing complemented the carb and the heads.

I will however run 103 octane gas in this or at least a mix of 103 and 91.

Now I'm thinking I may need a RobbMc powersurge to keep the fuel coming. Again, I'm trying to run this as Original. That includes the fuel and exhaust, (ram air manifolds). So I don't want to run new fuel lines but a powersurge may be acceptable as an add on.... I'll drive it and see if it noses over on hard acceleration..

Tires? Will, I have 15 year old Eagle ST's on it.. Clearly they'll have to GO before the second burnout...