I agree with you that the score (although good) can't be taken by itself and expect to have he same results going forward. Now that I read what I posted it looks as if I'm all offended that the 2.53 is not "good enough" for you guys. That's wasn't what I meant, I know it's not enough.
So if back testing, line closing, and Z-score is not enough to determine future success. What would you do? I am far fom "sure" that I'm on to something.