nitrous just made sense to me. i wanted to go high 8's and still drive whenever and whearever i want. 493, honest 11 to 1 (pump gas) solid flat tappet ran 9.80 @3400 lbs on motor. now with a 28 n jet ive been 9.11 @147 @ 3400lbs all over the track, this is an easy 8.80 car. not to mention i dropped to a 4.10 and a tight convertor (more streetable). to do this would have been a completely new motor, one you would'nt want to drive on the street. if you think their was a better option i'd like to here it!