I guess my situation is totally different, the panels on my Malibu are un-molested, and i can't put the wheels on with air in them. This winter i plan to install my 434" motor with stacks on alcohol and i fully hope it to run 5.80's @ 3250LBS. Right now it runs 6.52 & 10.59 with the 377" mtr.with 1.41 to 1.45 short time. I may be dreaming, but that's what i'm shooting for. I will go down to 4.56 gears so i can run a qtr. mile with it.
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