Ok, I finally got outside with a compression tester and I discovered 3 things:
1. Dont touch an engergized coil wire. That wasnt fun, especially with a nice aftermarket coil. Cleared my sinuses
2. I had the right mixture some time ago and am well past it. The plugs were cleaned and reinstalled with the carb when I plugged the idle holes. Now they're black with soot after maybe 3-4 minutes of combined engine running! Absurd rich
3. Compression is consistent though the numbers look a bit low 105-115 psi. The cylinders all hold pressure for minutes (and probably more but I got bored)
1: 115 psi
2: 105 psi
3: 110 psi
4: 110 psi
5: 112 psi
6: 113 psi
7: 110 psi
8: 115 psi
This means the rockers are adjusted otherwise they wouldnt hold pressure (right?)
This has to be an intake leak..... Only reason left for 3-8 vacuum reading. 1 header is aslo disconnected but it wouldnt cause THAT much of a problem, right? I know my car runs like *** when the exhaust is loose but it should idle somewhat!
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91 GT Carb conversion, holley 600 double pumper, edelbrock performer intake, FMS "C" drop springs, march 1000 underdrive pullies, crane 1.7 roller rockers, GT-40P headers, bassani x pipe, american thunder catback, FMS 4.56's, msd aL6, trunkmount battery, A/C eliminator kit, 3000 stall tci streetfighter, AOD with transgo kit, A+ servo, 300M hardened lockup shaft, kevlar bands and 28,000 gvw trans cooler, 3 core radiator, 300 lbs stripped with a full interior
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