Can it hook?

Just a FYI,I bought my 8-point cage/bar from S&W racing for $189.My homemade connectors($23)don,t run through the floor either,but with the cage installed it sure helped tightened up the frame.A 904 built with lower first gear,new belts and clutches shouldn,t cost you too much.It,s a good convertor that cost the most for me.The 904 and the biggest slick you can fit,should net you better times and mph.Good luck.:D