My wife bought me an ecb as a gift. I used it and smoked a 4lb pork roast. It was ok, but was too smokey tasting. I have not done any mods except installing a new temp gauge. I hovered anywhere from 200 to 270 degrees. I know big gap. Should I drill holes in the charcoal pan? I cut some thin sheet metal and made a slide so I can add more charcoal. Works well and is quick and easy. I am just wondering what mods I should do. I did not have a problemm with ashes putting my fire out like others have. I am just looking for some help to make some good tasting q in an ecb! I had to tend to it every half hour and was hoping for help and not having to babysit it as often. Thanks.