It's been a while since I have seen you here? You have given a lot of good advice to people over the years! If you are still with us & active, let me know. I hope to here from you soon.
Yup, he went the 8.69 with a 3. I guess he's finally leaning on it, found some airflow in the heads or upgraded his cam and springs.
Ray Paquet still holds the record with an 8.53/155.
I heard Paquets engine came from Charlie Westcott's shop, an ultra high hp shop & Pro Stock. Tony may have got one too.