Anyone install Edlebrock aluminum heads ?

I might have a solution for you if you are using an automatic...but there will be some cost.
Build an early 904 with the later lock up transmission internals.This will give you a noticeably lower 1st and 2nd gear, 5 band clutch but still 1:1 final ratio.
Your first and second gears will give you the acceleration of 3:30:1 rear gear ratio but your final drive will be be your preferred 2.94:1
This is becoming a common build for the quarter milers too.