DrAE86Toreno wrote:How is this type of engine setup? U say you have it on your coupe...is it pretty good? If I get it I'll b adding toda 288 w/ 10.5 lift ...underbucket shims n mikuni 44...I'd just like a nice street setup to have fun with
The hicomp bottom is a vast improvement and the engine response is very noticeable. Your set up is NOT good for street as the 44 Mikunis are too large and your choice in cams is too aggressive. You won't get the bottom end response and useable power at the low end that you need for street use and will be a dog to drive, trust me on this. For street, I strongly recommend you go with 40mm Webber carbs and less aggressive cams, around 262 w/8mm lift like HKS, Toda Poncams, Web, or Colt.
Your set up, with my hicomp engine, is better suited for track use where top end response and power matters more. You won't have any fun on the streets with the set up you called out as it will most likely bog off the start, unless you rev it really, really high, which will probably burn your clutch.