I hear you,but I have the vortec starter on here, I do have an adjustable regulator. She will run beautiful at the advance I set but cranks like an old lady when hot ( the motor not her). I've heard that 454 injectors would help performance. Right now I'm looking to get the driveability up. This is my spare family rig and also used to pull my 4800# boat/trailer combo. At 63 I've probably done 35-40 motor changes and swaps...never have I had this much grief.