When to shift?

Manually shifting would probably help...putting your Holley carb on it would probably help even more.

Honestly there is a story behind the carb. My dad gave me the Eddie. I run it on the street and if he is going to the track with me I run it. Right after he gave me the Eddie my friend have me the Holley. I feel bad putting the Holley on over the Eddie in front of my dad.

Next time I go to the track though he will
Probably not be there so I'll do the switch and see what happens. I'm convinced I can get this car down into the twelves without any more major investments.