Timing and setting up the carbs is # 1. Good air in and bad air out, because the engine bay tends to create negative air bubble, I open 1.25" across the bottom of the bulk head and take a bit off the underside of the deck lid opening ...a basic combo for all engines up to 1915cc. For larger displacement engines, I also bore a few 1.5" holes in both the left and right vertical fiberglass , cut and finish trim a license plate opening behind the tag and a fan forced oil cooler. Works for me, your mileage may vary.