Robert Hollingsworth writes:
>I've had a free-flow exhaust system (including manifold) fitted,
>carb throttle disks altered to remove the emission valves, a fast
>road cam, and finally a K+N air filter with AAS needles in the
>carbs, as of yesterday...
> After 4500 rpm the acceleration starts to become flat...
>Is this normal considering all the mods I've had done?
>
>Should this type of engine continue to pull upto its 6000 limit?
>After all 4500 rpm is way short of it's limit.
I think it should rev up to (if not beyond!) 6k. My only thoughts
are maybe the needle is not giving enough gas, or you are having
ignition problems like points bounce. You seem to have taken
care of the engine 'breathing' quite well.
Dave Williamson (silikal@aol.com) Spits in bits
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