Thanks for all the input thus far guys, given me some more to think about, and wont forget to get a higher stall converter. but...
An 8.2cr 360 Mirada with 200cfm 1.88 valve heads, stock intake, TQ, and about a .420 lift cam will run 11.70's in nhra Stock.
It doesn't seem like at low 12's you're getting the most out of a 408, ported aftermarket heads, hyd roller and 1.6 rockers.
This is the actual issue I'm trying to fix. The engine itself just seems to be underperforming. I tried shifting at higher rpms, but at 6400 it nosed over. Once I get the engine pulling like it should, then I probably will throw lower gears and a convertor at it.
