Why not put a bigger cam in it, back the timing out a little and rev it to maybe 63-400. That way you're within your comfort zone but will still probably run mid 10's. I shift my .590 at around 6300 with nearly 13.1 comp, trap at 6700 and it's pulling like a train.
Mick


69 Dart GTS 440 mopar .590 cam, Edelbrock heads, 3200#
best et 6.45, 106.78, 10.14, 132.88 mph, 1.47 60ft
best 60ft 1.36