Keep it the same colour( english spelling ) and spend the money on having your heads ported, then you'll get that 10 you've been chasing.
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