Thanks for all the good info everyone. (called JR also) Will try a run again tomorrow. Adjusting starting pulse pump width from 57 down to 40 or below and going to go for a manual start from the data terminal. If that resolves the heavy flames at startup but the popping at idle is still there I might bump up the idle rpm from 33k to 35k and see if that cures it. If anyone can see any problems with this plan let me know - otherwise I will let you know how it goes.

I will address the RF link problem after I have reliable starts and idle from the data terminal. Some suspected culprits for that issue are: 1.) RX too close to the ECU/Pump (mounted on test stand) 2.) Trim set to "hi" for idle instead of middle. 3.) Cheap Hitec Rx (PPM)