Hmmm.....with that weight, I'd suggest that you start saving for a tight 8" converter...
With the engine turning 7K in the lights (about right for your combo), you would be running around 117 or so mph, accounting for converter slip....that's probably overly optimistic, since my race car runs just about that (118) and runs 11.40's...and weighs about 700 lbs less.
If you want to keep the stock suspension, I'd suggest going to a divisional NHRA race and listen and look closely in some of the Stock Eliminator pits....those guys can run 10's with stock springs and traction bars....
As long as you keep drum brakes in the rear, you shouldn't have any problem holding the car on the line....if you get serious, you can always get a trans brake..
Personally, I run the engine up to around 2700 against the brakes on illuminating the stage bulb (I stage fairly deep) and leave as the last yellow reaches full intensity....RT's average in the .515-.540 range...
But, remember, my car transmits nearly all of the engine torque into forward motion, with little chassis lift....not very exciting to watch but it does get down the track pretty well *G*
Pat
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