well, i finally broke in the new 440, i Have a weisco 11:1, hot cams stg 2 and a k&n filter. I am a little unimpresssed with the power gains, however, keep in mind that i am running the stock pipe. I ended up going with the stock pilot, d/j needle on the 3rd clip and a d/j main at 160. The motor does pull harder with no bogs or hesitations, but like i said, i expected more. I am wondering if i could jet a little leaner?I havent done a plug check yet either. The motor ran unusually cool compared to the horror stories i have heard from 440's overheating, and i am on the stock oil system/cooler. What little tricks could i do to eek a little more out of the engine without getting a new pipe?

 

i wouldnt even make any kind of an opinion of the 440 until you put an aftermarket exhuast on it.

 

I would install a black box. I noticed a slight difference when I installed my box. A pipe will wake that kit right up, makes a big difference. Just my .02 /:-)

 

HA2 is right, if it restricts the stock motor, imagine what it does when you pump it up.........I think there is a mod I have seen for a stock pipe, sorry I don't know where, but I imagine you could get it from that other site that deals w/ honda ex's.
Why no pipe? Money or Noise? if its money look into the above, if its noise look up MBRP.