Hi Mark - Working on anything new on the historian front?
As far as modifying this new damper for early engines, you don't have to. BHJ Dynamics already makes a high performance damper for the 235/261. Check them out at:
http://www.bhjdynamics.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_2_35&products_id=39You can buy that damper directly from BHJ Dynamics.