The engine was just rebuilt I was told!!!

I can tell you first hand, that a low compression 440 in an A body can be a very fast and reliable combo. Clean up the bottom end, rings andbearings. Cam and valve springs. Good intake and headers. Get a decent quality converter and throw a 4.56 or 4.88 gear in it with a slick. If you really need to go 10s, put a shot of nitrous on it. Get your fuel and ignition right, a 440 will take 175 shot no problem