My 2009 engine masters motor went 9.60s in a street car 140mph 3100lbs 396" That engine made 660 HP at 7000 rpm Still running in a D50 down south drives it to the track.
Second car was Brads 422" w9 motor Was built for spray and we went 9.40s on pump gas 140mph 3150 lbs
I don't feel it's hard to run mid 9s in 2900-3100 lbs car. On pump gas The pump gas 457" deal I just did should run low 9s