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04-17-2019, 04:12 AM

Gaz64

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Quote:

Originally Posted by moar_carbz

Wow. The intake closed at 86? What was the reversion like?

I'll assume it was evident, but that is a racing F1 engine peaking at around 11000 rpm.

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Originally Posted by moar_carbz

The idle seems surprisingly smooth for a 250@50 cam... but the idle speed does seem high. What's that idle set at?

The engine is solid in a framework, so no rocking as such, and no tachometer.

Also exhaust system fitted while on the stand would affect idle quality.

Gary

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