Yeah, I see it. I'm just saying sometimes guys think they have their engine tuned right and end up chasing rabbits...but in the end it turned out because of the engine's tune. I just read it was new and that you have yet to get it running right...but missed where you stated you validated there was not binding.
Setting back to factory is useless if you tune it the same way. I hope that makes sense.
Believe me, I've had problems where I knew it was not my tune and I was right, so it can be frustrating to hear. However, the a lot of the problems I faced my first two years dealt with tuning so have seen what a big difference it makes. If you feel good about your tuning experience and this engine, then definitely start ruling out ancillary items. Just throwing out ideas and trying to help.;-)
You noted the engine was new so not sure why you sealed it. I know a lot of guys on here like to seal their new engines, but I think I've only sealed one of mine after 3-5 gallons and that was only after I verified it had a leak after using brake cleaner trick NitroJedi taught me.
The 12-15 I have not sealed run fine. Better than fine in that they all kick-ass (at least in my opinion). Seems chances of a non-expert jacking something up vs having a leak from the factory, which I know cane happen...well odds are not in your favor. A new engine not working well is very often just a tuning issue. I used to go through mine all the time and people told me it was not needed...unless there was an issue. Just like with my parents and other elders growing up. They were right. (I hate when that happens). ;-)
