Ed Mc: Coolàabout the valve lash caps. I have a hard time picturing themàbut I think I will contact Jerry Lemond and ask about them, or just order a set. ItÆs not really a problem at this time, but maybe it could cause a problem down the road.

Power band. Well first of all this is a 2.6 block and head in a 2.3 suit of clothes. I had engine problems and bought a rebuilt block and head out of Spokane. S&S Engines, great guarantee, good people. I kept the old 2.3 carb setup, intake manifold, exhaust manifold, clutchàeverything, and bolted it all back on. A shop added a little electric fuel pump from SchuckÆs back by the gas tank. I think I had to modify a water pump too, by moving the pulley. So that said, when you described your 89 you could have been describing mine as well. I have never seen 6k. 4k isnÆt as strong as 3500. (But something I have to factor in also is I drive like a weenie cause I donÆt want to break anything.) Low end is strong. Midrange with the cam is noticeably stronger than before the cam. It pulls strong and smooth at any rpm. Did you have any modifications on your 2.3 (besides the cam) that could explain its willingness to rev? Maybe we are both missing out on something by not advancing distributor timing by a few degrees. I think a rule of thumb is that retarded helps low end, and advanced helps high end.

BTW I have heard of fuel pump problems (pressure low) affecting 2.6Æs with fuel injection.

I hope you will post if you find out anything. I will watch for posts under your name.

THX, Rick