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I have found the 8-stack to be very easy to adjust. Think of infinite jets. I have been driving with my laptop in the passanger seat and made changes at different points (rpm, load, temp, A/F ratio), it is very simple and only took 20 minutes. You are right you might not get absolute HP but you will have more torque and a flatter curve due to the CFM capability. I also think it is a personal opinion on what you feel more comfortable with, I can play with carbs but I can tune EFI.
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...I'm pretty happy with my results.
