'95 AOD GT vs. '67 modified Camaro, GOTTA WIN! Help?!?

[andrewgarland]

I'm racing my friends '67 camaro on the 24th. And he's DEFINITELY not stock. He's got a 383 stroker, cam, headers, 4:10 gears and a racing clutch. And I'm a stock AOD!!!
Now, here's the dilemma. I HAVE to beat him! Were talking PRIDE here boys! It's your typical one best friend is a stanger, the other is a bow tie! I'm going to spend around 1500 before the 24th (cause I got 2 checks coming in), and he's not gonna do anything by then.

WHAT AM I GOING TO DO??? I CAN'T LOSE!!!
Right now I'm leaning towards the following:
1. 11 or 13 degree timing
2. remove air silencer
3. 4:10 gears
4. shift kit
5. headers (maybe exhaust)
6. cold air intake

Now I know I can do the first two myself, so no labor, but how much for parts and installation on the rest? What brands? Is this the best way to go, considering the budget? It's crunch time boys...