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I shift my HEMI at 7,300 and cross the line at 7,600. Car has been 8.46 @ 161 all motor 2 small carbs at 3200 lbs.
just sayin... 
Good going  Out of interest I shift @ 6700 and cross the line @ 6900 on a good run. Big single Dominator, Car has been 9.57 @ 142.5. Still wouldn't go 8.4,s 600lb lighter though.
Just thought this illustrated the rpm/torque characteristics of the two types of engines. Though I know there is more to it than just head design.
'74 Challenger..9.46 @ 145.9 1/4, 6.001 @ 118 1/8 so far. 4023lb !!! # N/A, Marsh performance 655ci, Indy Maxx, T/R, Indy 600-13 X's, Street legal, pump gas, full interior, Cal-Tracs, mufflers, 3:73's and real 10.5 radials.
9.51 @ 142.4 1/4, 6.003 @ 114 1/8 with our old mule KB, 572-13, 580 wedge.
RHD '68 Barracuda Fastback 323ci street/strip. Best ET 13.88 @ 99.03
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