I tried many cam timing variations on the dyno with no success.

Syncing the ignition timing to the dizzy/ecu was not fun to do w/out the lower plastics installed.

I tried +2, +2, | -2, -2, | +4, +2, | -4, -1, | 0, 0 | -1, -1, | +1, +1 | 0, +2 | 0, -2
I can't remember what else :-/

Anyhow, the setup was only pulling around 17 inches of vac at idle for the most part which is not a good indicator. I instructed Jason to perform a leakdown & compression test. I also instructed him to install lower timing covers for future purposes.

I would have take a shot in the dark & say its a leak down issue :-/

Regardless, Jason is a good guy & I hope its a simple fix.