Stop in for a cup of coffee

In a 360 powered A body. Your car is heavier. Against a 408 with aluminum heads, TTI headers, 3.55 SG. 3000 stall.......And WTH, some better rear rubber! Will be fun!!!
Heavier doesn’t mean slower...better hook up and better power curve in mine.

You will need a lot more drive train build to get that 408 to get it to the ground.