68 dart small block vs hemi

best is 7.38 in the 1/8 , clutchless 4sp trans,

Am I the only guy who is scratching his head over this apparent oddity ?
Lenco ? Liberty ? Jericho ? G&G ?
7.38 in the 1/8th ?
For the money , I think a small block is a nice choice.
R-3 Block and good heads will make some real steam and live for a long and enjoyable lifetime.
But there is no denying the cool factor of having upside down bath tubs for valve covers.
Weight over the nose is a factor in my thinking too.....I say small block.
BIG small block.