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That list is what's on the car right now?
If so, it should be running quicker than 15.1 seconds.
I'm guessing you need a tune on the carb and distributor re-curve pretty badly.

Welcome to the forum, BTW.
 
That time slip says a lot.
Reaction time could use some improvement. You are obviously in the "hurt locker" for traction and
the before-mentioned tune to dial in your engine......
I'm surprised you're spinning with Calvert's stuff in the back. I'd guess your tires are not really
optimum either?
 
They were some crappy non brand named street tires that were down to the wear marks that I was gonna use for a burnout I also didn't have them balanced before I went to the track.. I was considering going with a new set of rear tires or will I need stiffer shocks as well to get rid of the wheel hop?
Tires are the only physical connection you have to the track. Calverts will help you by doing some things a plain old leaf cannot,
but good tires are critical both in road racing and drag.
Stiffer rear shocks will likely not help your hopping situation. KYB in general are absolutely horrid on vintage Mustangs for handling.
I can only imagine how bad they are for drag racing. Having the asinine valving ratios and being gas charged as those are would not
appear to me to be the hot ticket for your use.
 
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