750 Brawler vs 650 AVS 2 at the track, right OOTB !

I see nothing wrong with either of your ways of doing it, whatever works for you.
there is nothing wrong with any way
cutting weight
boost
n/a
power to weight ratio is all that matters

9 second car today bfd
hemi darts were in 8s moons ago
stock with a tune and slicks 10 flat 1968