16-17 second ETs or so........

Not really. I'd expect something in the mid-14s. I imagine you having traction problems without slicks and that torquey Cleveland. Plus the '73s are pretty big and a little on the heavy side. If you can drive the hell outta it and get a good launch I think a mid-14 is legit.....
I may be completely off though.......
I believe those engines make about the same hp as a new 4.6 does, 260....I think the torque was pretty high though, 290-300 lbs/ft. The heads on the Clevelands have huge vaves, like 2.05/1.66. You might get more than a mid-14 out of it......
