I also have a Passon, 4 speed, in '68 Newport, 440 - bored / stroke to 541 cu in , Dana 60 rear end with 4:10's
Been to the drag strip a couple of times, lot's of fun in 1,2 and 3rd....(107 mph, 12.97 - if I new how to launch would be better)
Very happy with it, Jamie is a neat guy - stated no...