Is it just me or does anyone else feel that there is too much "big stuff" for only 365 cubic inches under 7,000? I had to re-read the cam lift!

If you don't have enough cubes and rpm to get the velocity up in all the "big openings", it's not going to fill the cylinders efficiently. Peak HP numbers aren't as important as the "area under the curve" to accellerate the car. More torque is needed.

I agree 100% that a looser converter will help.

I can't help but wonder if the Air-Gap would actually help accelleration more than the Super Victor. But I'm sure changes would be required to optimize the carb for the different intake.

At the track, jet for mph and pump cams & squirters for 60'.

Sorry, but just trying to offer some constructive criticism. I've never had an engine on a dyno and am use to spec limits. But I've found that leaning on the conservative side with specs tends to produce better results than the other way.