Thats what im saying . if i put 34deg timing in it it lugs(sounds too slow) ive had three diff old school racers listen to it they all say the same thing theres no way that motor has that much total timing in it because if it did it wouldnt even start and it sounds way too slow!! they all do the same thing time it buy ear and vac gauge. then put light on it and total is thru the roof!! something isnt right ive checked everythig and fixed spit and hesitation. I CANT GET TIMING TOO READ RIGHT. im thinking cam gear has to be off a tooth or something, it still doesnt run like a 290 hrse motor its way slow, no matter who looks at it(experienced mech or me) im frustrated again , i really am starting too think ive got a plain ole 249hrse target motor, because it runs like it!!!!