Oh darn, I thought Bill was gonna post some more WIP photos.
Having a rather base level knowledge of motor mechanics, based on engine specs/build parameters, there is only so much air/fuel that will pass thru a motor, too much fuel totally ruins the "magical" fuel/air mixture ratio the same as too little.
I had a stock Firebird 400 that kept up with a friends warmed over Lemans with 455 in it because he underfed it with too small carb.