[Mike Voth]

Here's another possibility to consider - If the car has been back-halved, and done right, you could drop between 100 and 200 pounds. If you put disc brakes on all four corners, you could drop another 150 pounds, or more. If the 327 is build right, it has the potential of making more torque than some 350 combinations, but still short. It has been my experience in the past that dropping weight and moving up in class gives you the potential of running further under the index with the 327. Our 275 horse 327 liked to get the weight out from under it. If you play your cards right, you might be able to drop under the GT/FA minimum, and be able to control the weight up via the weight box (up to 100 pounds). We have our car set up to adjust weight with the amount of fuel in the cell, and run 15 pounds over the 3120 limit. It works good, and the car responded better when the weight was removed. You might find that you like being a little quicker (ET), and not have to leave first all the time.

Just a thought. Since you've chosen to run a GT class, I believe your options for carbs are greater, too. But mainly, it's all about what weight you'll end up at, and what year engine you claim. A q-jet will cost you HP, and without looking, I think in the 299 range, depending on the heads. I think that Holley carb Adger was talking about is a 580cc carb (I'm sorry if I'm wrong, trying to go off memory), and an early style q-jet is 720-750, I think??? The Holley would be the way to go if you can make similar numbers compared to the q-jet.

I hope this helps a little.