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Old 03-13-2022, 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by 25stevem View Post
I would check your cranking compression.
It sounds like your cam is in retarded.

I have run a Isky 270 mega cam in a bone stock 77 400 with only 8 to 1 compression and not had to idle the motor that high.
I checked with the previous owner and the cam was installed straight up.

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