first time down the track advise?

I run a 5/16" pickup with open tube (no strainer) tube is bent so it is 1/4" of the tank bottom.
3/8" line forward to pump, 3/8" from pump to 1 qt spin on fuel filter. Output of filter to fuel pressure regulator and 3/8" to carb. Run a cheap $20 airtex mech pump. 360 Magnum high 11.86 approx 390hp. I have to have at least 6 gallons in the OEM tank at the track to maintain fuel delivery.
Fix your fuel delivery and then tune it for 1/4 mile before spending $$$ on other stuff.
The motor did not produce the same hp in the car as the dyno and fuel delivery would be #1 likely issue. Set floats to Manufacturer spec.
IMO an MRL 408/3.23/26" sticky tire A body would pull all the way to the stripe and then drop the nose as you lift.