There always were some hard running 93-97 LT1's around ie. Willis, Johns pre396, Jeff, Johns buddy with the hugger orange Z......
It seems your track times are a bit more realistic this time around also. I was surprised by how slow the LS1's were dialing in, but they were running (Hawk) 4+mph faster, proving they make hp. Kinda makes me think of a supra TT time, 13.6@120mph...(sarcasticly skewed time) no flame intended, but lack of torque, combined with high hp will change the curve. Without the last 1/8mile, its easy to write off the LS1 as overrated, but we know that is only half the track and the story.
My last 1/8run with exhaust, CAI, 4.10's and pullies, I ran a 8.9 @79 with a subpar 2.2 60', so I guess if we traded your altitude for my heat because both tracks sucked, the numbers make sense. BTW Jeff, I guess I still havent learned to launch like you!
On anygiven day, any car can beat any other car.