Jr25

I am inferring that you have very limited, if any pylon experience. You didn't actually say how experienced you were.

Pay very careful attention to what "Ed Smith", "vertical grimace", and "Scorpion Racing" told you. They have told you the most effective "speed secrets" there are.

It is my opinion that you must first work on and perfect your flying skills and racing techniques, then look to more engine/airframe performance.

Have fun with your pylon event.

Doug Bebensee