So I have everything set up and the motor running.

Problem is it's not running the way I want it to be running.

I suspect I may some timing/ignition issues.

Here's what's happening:

1. I have what I think is a knocking. Never heard one before. I'm running premium gas.

2. The #8 cyl header pipe is getting red hot

3.idle goes up and down. funny part is it did that before I did the work. it kinda hunts for idle. IAC is new.

4. There's a hesitation when I hit the throttle. It will kinda bog before it goes..

I'm getting no codes.

Thanks

Knocking at idle, not under load is probably not detonation or pinging. More likely something is hitting on something else. Exhaust system? Double check your timing. Retarded timing can cause header tubes to glow red.

RACE ON!!!

Thanks. I'm running out to pickup a distributor wrench, Haven't used mine in years and don't know where it is.

I also have to go get my timing light back from my uncle. Any suggestions on timing. I am at 6* BTDC now.

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I'm running open headers. Could just be some mechanical noise. This is the highest performance engine that I have personally built or turned a wrench on. When getting this intimate with a motor it's the noise is probably common, just not to me.

This is a 383 right? If I'm correct
and it is, did you check for clearances
after the oil pan was bolted on.
Strokers will usually hit the stock pan
right up near the rails.
You should have the exhaust on,
if you've got a knock you can hear
with open headers then you have
a problem.

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Bottom end is stock. I had BBL98 over yesterday. He said the motor sounded good.

I'm just not accustomed to these "higher performance" engine..

Found something out. I started by going over the simple stuff first. Seems I had 4 and 6 reversed on the distributor.

BBL98 who came to help out and spent a lot of time due to my fuel issues, was running late to get home to the wife and kids, we were working fast toward the end there and probably screwed it up.

Can't start the car tonight, open headers and all, so I'll have to wait to the morning, but I'm feelin pretty good right now!!!