8 psi is too much for a carb. Dial it back to 6 to prevent over-powering the needle and seat.
You think stroker motors are a pain? When you get to my age, you'll realize that life itself is a pain. Everything is stacked against you and the best you can do is to persevere and fix things as they come along in order to make life tolerable. If something does fall into place, it is only by the grace of God and the fact that your stars are lined up at that particular moment.
Sorry to be waxing philosophical on ya......
