Originally Posted by kwkracing
For one i would not use that cheap jegs starter on this engine. I have a injected bbc on alcohol i start no problem with a csr starter and 32-35* timing, Never kicked back. Also you might think about going to a better flex plate, one that is thicker.
Only reason I am saying the jegs I have awesome luck on my last 2 cars with that one. I have a Tilton Super Starter now, as for a flexplate. It has broken the JW Wheel already also .. hard to dump $150-200 for a flexplate to watch it break.