
33:1 is for race gas with the High Compression domes.
Assuming he has the low compression domes, he should run 93 octane and a 40:1 ratio . 2 of my buddys had 440X's 1 '01 and 1 '02, and had the same problem as your cousin does 'til they talked to someone and were told to run 40:1. Never had a fouled plug after that.
A clutch kit in that sled will make it rock even more. :div20: