Inconsistent startup on street ported 12A

[Rich@SR]

I've been able to drop in 2 ounces of engine oil down both stacks of the 48 IDA and feather the throttle wheel to get the car to start up but it's never consistent. Sometimes it takes 4 or 5 coaxing attempts and will idle until the gas tank runs dry while other times it'll sputter after multiple tries, idle for a minute then sputter out. Still, after numerous attempts it won't start at all. Is it possible that it's this difficult because of the exhaust setup right now: just a Racing beat header and nothing else after that. Need to get it to the exhaust shop.

Is there a trick to these to where I can just jump in, mash the gas once and then just turn it over?

It's getting to be pretty disappointing. Don't get me wrong. When it fires up, throttle response on it is nuts! Sounds great with that signature gurgling idle.

I've got a March 17th drift event coming up and would love to get the car to it.

[dr.occa]

I've been able to drop in 2 ounces of engine oil down both stacks of the 48 IDA and feather the throttle wheel to get the car to start up but it's never consistent. Sometimes it takes 4 or 5 coaxing attempts and will idle until the gas tank runs dry while other times it'll sputter after multiple tries, idle for a minute then sputter out. Still, after numerous attempts it won't start at all. Is it possible that it's this difficult because of the exhaust setup right now: just a Racing beat header and nothing else after that. Need to get it to the exhaust shop.

Is there a trick to these to where I can just jump in, mash the gas once and then just turn it over?

It's getting to be pretty disappointing. Don't get me wrong. When it fires up, throttle response on it is nuts! Sounds great with that signature gurgling idle.

I've got a March 17th drift event coming up and would love to get the car to it.