Would a 13sec Tbird earn your respect?

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Would a high 13sec Tbird gain your respect on the street? I know high 13's are nothing much for you Mustang owners, so would a 3800lb, auto Tbird do anything for you?
I posted about a week or two ago that I was ready to sell my Tbird and purchase a Mustang. I think I have changed my mind. I have been driving my brothers 99GT lately, and don't find anything about it except its handling, that would make me run and sell my car. The Tbird rides better, has much more room, and is perfect for a sleeper vehicle. Sure the Mustang handles better, weighs less, and looks great, but I personally think the Tbird is very good looking too. So here's my plan: I am going full on into project Tbird in the spring!!!
My Tbird ran consistant 14.9's going into a 10-15 mph headwind. So I know it has 14.8's in it if I go back and race on a calm day. I figure with a PI headswap, 3:73's, aluminum driveshaft, and Jerry modded trans, I'll be damn close to high 13's. I think they should be attainable with traction. I'll also be adding a fiberglass hood that'll drop about 60+ lbs off the front end, and be replacing the 74lb battery with a ~35-40lb Optima and relocating it to the truck. So that'll take about 130lbs off of the front end, and about 40lbs over the rear wheels.
So what do you guys think? I know this is a Mustang board, but I think you guys can appreciate other Ford vehicles. WOuld you respect a 13sec Tbird, or would I be a mustang wannabe?