Hawk brake pads - worth it?

Thanks for the replies. I realize that pads are usually more of a consideration in a road race application but I think they may play a role here. Rotors are Kelsey Hayes replacement 11" diameter x .81" thick. Not tiny but not huge. I have not measured the force at the calipers but its enough to stop the car under normal circumstances and haul it down to a stop from a 1/4 mile pass. Had to use the second turn off but the car stopped. :D

I've tried to power brake the car after driving it around for a while so the pads should have been plenty warm, no difference. I'm thinking that the calipers don't produce enough force to hold it at the line but perhaps if there were better pads in it that 'dug' in a little more it might help. This is what I'm unsure about.

As a side note - I actually spoke with Dynamic today about a new converter and I described the situation. They agreed that not holding the car could be both the converter and brakes. They also said it was really not beneficial to rev the car at the line and its actually good to launch from as low an rpm as possible. My car idles around 1,100 so I'd basically be coming off idle on launch.

I might just be stuck with this combo for now. :dontknow: