It can be done. You need your combo to work together. Engine, gear, converter, front and rear suspension, tires, weight placement, ect.
My combo has taken a while to sort out, but well worth the time and effort.
'72 E body Barracuda 3200#
14 point roll cage
+.030 440
calvert front shocks
727 home built
Turbo Action "J" converter
Turbo Action man valve body
SS rear springs (Mesican made)
NO snubber
NO caltracts
4:56 Dana w/spool
Mickey Thomp 11.5 X 29.5
1.39 60'
6.59, 102 mph 1/8 mile
10.49, 127 mph 1/4 mile

If I can help you, PM me on here.

Brian Dunnigan