"even with the 35's and stock gearing"
Are you correcting the rpms? Seems low for 35s. I run about 65-68mph on 33s at 2500rpm.Yep still running the stock gears runs 65 at 2500 rpm with 35's.
Helluva time frame! Are you reusing pistons, rods, etc? Bigger valves? I’ll be following this thread because I’m not too far behind you in doing this.
Dont put ideas in my head I need a looooong time for my wallet to recover.you will not be disappointed by how good a freshly built engine runs.