Brent - I am using an Edelbrock Performer intake for hood clearance issues
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The engine does not use excess
oil! I did not have to add any in 2000 miles of driving!
I spoke with the Autolite rep at the NHRA races on AZ and he said the only way to read spark plugs is after a WOT pass, shut off the engine without any idle and pull the plugs. I have not done this yet. The Autolite rep recommended the same plug that I was using already!!