Mike,
I think you might be coming down a little hard on Mr. Spool.
Over time details get lost and stories get modified. Keep in mind after sharing misinformation and half truths with the unwashed masses for over a decade he's now a infamous and successful street racer. He has thousands of drag strip passes under his belt. His current combo is a closely guarded secret and he is forced to race No Time so his competition doesn't know what's up his sleeve.
Hell, based on his magic tuning abilities and secret engine builder the sky's the limit! We're talking 9 flat on a stock block with unported heads, a stock turbo, stock crank in a 4500 lb Regal with him, Scooby Doo, the boomin' sound system, the spare tire and jack in the trunk. This kid's got it all worked out. We just need to quit now.
Neal