Initial engine set up MOT and Running in
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So the engine is built and in the car

I am now fitting all the ancillaries.

This is it so far
plus 20 15cc dish Omega pistons
Avonbar phase 2 cam
Med FIS head
C.R. 8.5 to1
1.3to1 roller rockers
Standard SU turbo carb
Standard T3 turbo
Standard actuator
Aldon dizzy
No inter-cooler
(Would be looking to run 10 to 12 psi boost eventually)

I need to know the best initial set up to get it to the MOT and subsequently run it in safely prior to its final rolling road set up.

Would it be OK to run it with the original ERA built modified controls and original carb needle?

(Original ERA report)
http://www.eraturbo.co.uk/history/004.htm

(Or would that give problems as the mods on the engine are a lot different to the original ERA engine.)
And then after running in remove control from the ECU and fit a bleed valve for the rolling road?

Get a wideband gauge fitted. It's the only real way to tell what your engine is doing.

I thought I might need one so Yes, I will fit one.

AEM ones good and cheap

Done now needs redoing lol

Got an aem one from the states last week for 130 posted didnt get stung for tax