disapoining et

Of his engine guy that's tellin' him he needs gear, slicks, VB, etc.!!!

Lotsa good info you're being bombarded with...
And as more than a couple have mentioned, Carb and Tune!

Your run mentioned is bad all around for what you have, bad 60', bad ET, bad MPH.

I would think your car, with nothing but a good carb and tuning, has at least a half second better in it (or more), no problem. 100 mph should be no trouble as the cars sits.

Tell the engine guy put up or shut up, this thing's a dog!