Ughhh I need help. Tuning issues.

No signs of detonation issues at all.plugs look mint. Cam is 242/252 and just under 600 lift.
I have a start retard but it doesn't seem to need it. I have a pretty stout starter and the high timing does not effect hot starts.
Car runs better locked out. Actually was advised from respected guys on her too lock it out and see how the car likes it.
Car idles just under 1000. And when I had a curve in the distributor it was all in at 2000-2500 anyways.


My combo
408 11.5:1
Porter eddy heads
Super victor intake. Port matched
36-3800 stall
4:30gear
242/252 110LSA 596lift with 1.6 rockers.
Quick fuel bdq850