well, first off i was getting towed with a strap, and forcing a start that way. I checked compression a couple weeks ago, it was 160 in the left, 170 in right. It was about 10 degrees and im jetted for about 30. Im running 160 mains in keihins. It runs great when it starts, check out the vido section under ice drags to hear it run. I think im guna look into rings anyway... thanks for the ideas, jeep em comin!!