sorry missed side valve
i agree you might get it running sweeter at least, be nice to see one running on a modern set up but id be worried with more power what would need changing and what would break as they were hardly reliable in the 20's lol
simple as it sounds would changin the carb setting to run on higher octane fuel not help? granted it may take its toll on the engine tho as it may run hotter. it made alot of difference on an old eliminator we had