What would it take to make 1.44 lbs-ft per cid ?

To exceed 1.4 tq/ci NA on true streetswill pump fuel will probably require:

1. 12.5-14+ static comp
2. Very well scienced induction, no more cylinder head and no less than required for goal
3. No more and no less camshaft than required--probably variable ICL, like modern stuff
4. Very well scienced exhaust, no more length/diameter than required. Focus on collector design
5. Attention to friction reduction
6. Lots of time to develop and test and re-try things = $$$
7. The planets to align

If E85 is available you will probably want to crowd the high end of point #1. J.Rob