Joker,
I have to agree with what you said. Good advice.
I think a little 18 jet running 5000 with an A would be closer to somewhere between 65 and 70.
But again, a Stock (and tired?) 454 pulling a fresh rebuild with a A impeller at 5000? Ain't gonna happen. Not unless something was done wrong in the pump, which in this case is obvious.
Should run 4500-4600 all day long.
[This message has been edited by old rigger (edited August 24, 2001).]