I can't say I have gone nuts on compression, but we have run the Hemis at 12:1 and Wedges at 10.8:1...

Its funny as I read thru your list, thinking there isn't that many tricks, but I do all those and a few more....


No 90* fittings unless totally needed
Fuel pump in the tank...
Buddy of mine uses a fuel pump speed controller
I drill out any restrictions in the fittings that have any kind of lip or restriction
Heat coverings over any lines that see heat is really helpful.
I don't wrap my headers, but I put real good heat paint on them.....

Also, don't run your stuff too lean.....You can always tell the guys that do...Headers turn funny colors and are super hot..

'70 Cuda,...605 EFI Hemi Street Car (6.20 best pass, 1.33 60ft)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYw6RA-k5Bk (6.25 at 108.75mph from inside car)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zQEb9uxFng (6.25 at 108mph from outside car)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCvfzsC4NgM (9.9)

'66 Barracuda AWB Stretched nose Blown 440 Car in build stage

'71 Duster Drag Car 400 Low Deck 512 best 6.002 at 115.44mph
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Znuo3jMUXTk