Small block help

I had an '80 Aspen Police A38, E58 with that 360. With the Cats, removed, and otherwise stock right down to the exhaust manifolds, it was quite impressive for a smog era car. It had factory 8.25 rear with 2.94 gears. Not a muscle car from the 60's of course, but it definitely did not feel sluggish. Felt very peppy, sounded great and was alot of fun to drive.