In a 2900# car, there's no way you need all those exotic parts to go 9.7. look at Dom's and Bob's cars, amongst others, all heavier and into the 9's with RPM heads.
Cudadon is at that weight and is going 9.44 with a 451 with stage 6 heads.
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