Congrats. Ain't nothing like a properly tuned engine, eh? Have been battling myself over unrealized high compression spec. *NOW*, finally, car drives like mammal from underworld (more or less). You can tune close, but until 100% right car still flies with wings clipped. ALL used cars, no matter the marque, have significant shakedown period. Think some new owners give up too soon. That's what frustrates me about Louie G's #10115 -- car was finally leaving lengthy shakedown period when it met a Cadillac head on (remember: was other driver's fault). Now can move to cosmetic issues. That's my next destination. Bill Robertson #5939 >--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Soma576@xxxx wrote: > List, > > i do believe it is time for celebration! > i can finally feel good and know that i have a 100% perfect running engine in > 11596. my final problem was excessive cranking when cold.