oh yeah...and open exhaust...thats a BIG deal for these cars

the quicker times is likely due to having slicks and launch at a higher RPM without tire spin...with a 4speed 3:73 car on street tires you will need to fry the tires oooorrrr slip the daylights out of the clutch to prevent the engine from coming out of its powerband and bogging,,,,but there could be ''hidden'' tricks in it... perhaps a lower first gear and or a 4:10 axle ratio.... i would certianly like to know :)

with 5lbs. of boost assuming the rest of your motor is stock im guessing you may be in the neighborhood 160/180 hp range...from what i can tell from other posts you should not have trouble with more boost, around 250 hp is certainly achievable on a stock block, although long durations at high RPMs is not recomended as that will likely cause block failure...and with increased boost i would also have to assume your head gasket would be the likely ''weak'' spot of failure if your head is still using the original head bolts instead of upgrading to using studs which will create a better clamping force,,,i would love to boost mine but i just dont think i can bring myself to do that to a restored original car,,, almost everythin im doing will be un noticeable as to retain a OEM apperance :)

i hope to start getting times for mine this coming season...we kinda already have a baseline of 17.4/17.6 by car n driver when they tested them.. as of right now #0334 is completely stock with the exception of re-indext cam gears..i do need to do a head gasket on it so while the head is off i would like to do a little runner/pocket clean up unless i can come up with an already prepared head (anyone??) ... possibly a high compression motor...Then the typical modifications will begin. custom 2 1/2'' exhaust, electric fan light ignition adv. springs. i currently have a modified airfilter housing wit a 21/2'' inlet plus a big bore throttle body..i am also on a mission to loose weight, i have started converting iron brackets to aluminum where i can, possible aluminum drive shaft once a 5 speed is in place,,just removing the spare tire and back seat is nearly 80# ... i will be happy if i can reach low 15's high 14's on the stock short block and low 14's if i find a high compression motor.... let the adventure begin :) :) :)

i will be looking forward to getting together and meeting Mark..