i agree 100% with the statement it's not the norm. i've got a good friend with lx hatchback, edelbrock performer II intake, b cam, 3.90 g's, msd ignition(coil, distributor, plug wires, etc.), cai, weld rims, and a few other things and he can only muster 8.9's and 9.0's all day in the 1/8th...