I feel like this is psychology... LOL See if you can do the simple request listed.
For the moment, forget your car, anyone's car, and even this race.
Think about a stock 360, with stock 904/converter/and 2.94's going 12's, any 12. Stay focused. A 440 six pack RR was given slicks and went 13.18.
It's about somebody, a high school kid maybe, being able to get a good running LA 360 4bbl from a maxi van, putting it in a A-body with headers/duals, and a 2.XX something gear and easily reaching deep 13's, and have a chance at 12's.
I don't think i'm the brightest brick in the wall. I do believe if I can do it, anyone can do it, maybe better. I hope someday you'll appreciate how hard and efficient this car runs.... for what it is.