I'll incorporate both this weekend when I'm off work and able to play with it more. It'll be hard to hear ping with dual 2.5" to 18" glasspacks though :(
Thanks for y'alls help
This was the problem. Got a balancer that should be read @ 1200, needed one to be read @ 0200. Bought a new balancer, all issues vanished.
Do y'all have any input as to the best initial timing for this engine? I started at 12 BTDC and been running for about 15 miles. It runs a whole lot better...
Warning, long post because I want to give as much info as possible.
Hoping to get some help.
To start off, I've searched the forums endlessly and haven't found anyone with my exact issues.
Specs -
86 gmc k1500, originally had 305 & 700r4. Quadrajet M4MED (NOT ccc)
Work done - essentially...