Alright we're getting closer. what does not seem right? I would bump it to 15 (which likely will require shortening the slots to get it back to 36-38) & the FBO $22 plate is by far the easiest/cheapest way to do this. My bone stock 85 318 does great on 19 initial. are you on ported or manifold?

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