Front diff upgrade was a night and day difference. When I used to run with the open front it would single peg the front off the line and the viscous rear was average but worked. 1 way front, 1.5 way rear = happy times.

Edit:
I think the tyre choice/size is going to make a real difference if chasing the straight stuff is what you want.

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