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I also have a 69 Nova, 3100 lbs, 509bbc. I have a Powerglide with a 1.80 first gear. I run a 4.56 gear, with a 14x32 Hoosier bias ply tire. Car is 1/4 mile car but has been as fast as 5.90s in the 1/8, usually in the 6.0-6.15 range 113-116mph. I shift mine at 7000 and go through the lights (1/4 mile) at 7300-7400.