On the flip side, I actually DID have 'to much horse power'. The engine was SO radical it was a 'nervous' car on the street. A 'take two aspirin then fire it up' kind of ride. Didn't 'come on the cam' below 3000 rpm and then just exploded with power. Interesting for awhile, but got old when your just trying to get the local 'cruise in' without haveing to stop for gas, AGAIN!
So I rebuilt it using 'milder' specifications. Smaller cam, smaller carbs, mpg went from 6 to 10! Street ability dramatically improved, pulls strong from 2000 rpm. And get this, I was running 11.9 flat at the 1/4 with the 'hot' motor, it now runs 11.9 and change! WHAT? I gave up virtually no 1/4 mile time AND got significant improvement on the street?? Darn, it DOES make a difference how you spec your motor! When your asking for BIG horse power, be careful what you ask for, it may literally be 'to much'.
Well, OK, you do need about 500 plus (down from 600 plus).
