[Hemicolt]

This is getting old. As far as helping you understand why I don't run a VA on my Chevelle, all I can do is tell you to go back again and read my last post. I explained it very well. There is no other way I can explain it to you. The facts are the facts. I can't add anything more, because there is nothing to add.
As far as it seeming like there is a bit of an "edge" about the way I've responded, let's look at what you have assumed. You say "why do I think you haven't built any high h.p., big cubic inch motors"?
The reason I said that is because of how you are responding. You keep saying, "help me understand". If you can't understand it, then I can only think you have never done it.
Let's look at the things you have assumed. I'll use Eric as an example and not only myself. We explained ( in detail ), why your way didn't work. But you have still assumed he and I are wrong.
He is not wrong. I am not wrong. My deal works and works great. I'm making over 700 h.p. with stock LS6 heads and I can drive it. It's dependable, it doesn't melt parts, it doesn't over heat. I get great gas mileage considering what it is. Let it go.
I don't think you are wanting to learn anything. I think you guys are only wanting to prove you are right and everyone else needs to learn from you. Again, you are wrong.
You are trying to poke holes in Patrick James. What did I say? Did I say this / his method would work for everyone? No, I didn't. You point out a guy who said his idea was a crutch. If I wasn't going to try someones advise, I wouldn't ask them. Does his idea work on old 13 second Buicks? I don't know, I have never tried it. But for me to sit back and say he is dead wrong.....I can't. But I won't say he is right either. And I don't think I have said you are 100% wrong as far as a VA not being needed on ANYTHING.
There is nothing wrong here other than you not wanting to accept that someone else may have something that works contrary to what you think is the only way.
I can post a very strong argument that could possibly disprove your dads idea on putting the wire in the metering plate for a T.R. setup. This argument would be based on how an engine draws fuel from a carb.
However, I will not do this because I have not tried his idea, and I will not point to, "I have been doing this for 20 years and I know more than you do".
It may very well be one of the best tune tricks I have ever seen. If it works, I will be the first one to step up and say, well done. If it doesn't, I will explain why it didn't work for me. I will not say, it doesn't work period.

Also, you say: "My impressions are that he probably can build a great carb for pure racing applications, but his idea of a street friendly tune just don't make much sense to me."
I have one of his carbs, a 1100 4500 on my engine. Great carb. for my STREET motor. Not pure race.
If youy want to learn how to get perfect engine seal. Look into internal coatings.