You people are the best.  All the discussion on this topic has been super interesting.  Thanks.

To answer the question Why nix the electronic decomp device?  - Yeah my bro. is an old-school mechanic.  He wants to elimate some of the "electronic complications" Plus he likes the challenge of the task.  

I'll be sure to direct my bro. to this discussion thread.  
Cheers,
Wes