I have 2 project cars both running 1700 crossflow engines
First is a 711m with forged pistons heat treated crank rods etc kent 244 camshaft gas flowed stage 2 head. This engine has twin 45's fitted it runs like a pig lots of spitting back and progression from idles to mains is not smooth it also smokes at idle and off throttle so needs a top end rebuild its been run with these carbs on for a few thousand miles but no idea if its been running well on them as I have only just got the car.
My second car's engine is newly built 711m 83.5 Accralite pistons steel rods steel crank 244 camshaft stage 3 head etc this is on 40's this engine has only been run for 1/2 hour or so to bed the cam.
The first car I will be selling just need to get it up and running properly and a few issues sorted. But the second car is hopefully a keeper this will be used for the odd track day a bit of sprinting and spirited country road driving.
Would there be any benefit swapping the 45's over to the all steel engine? what would be a good starting point for the 45's to get the car run in idles mains chokes etc etc I will ultimately get the car on the rollers to be set up properly but need to get it run in first.
Any help appreciated
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