Race him on a track, let the chips fall where they may. My 408 stroker in my 68 fastback runs 8.20 at 86.41 in the 1/8 and 12.74 at 108.52 in the 1/4, on a 26 inch street tire with a 3.23 gear, Losing isn't the end of the world there is ALWAYS someone faster out there.