Big Decision To Make

Okay guys this going to be fairly long but bear with me. I could realy use some help. I am questioning whether I should build a drag car or not because I am in college and funds are somewhat low. Here goes
Car:Chevy 2 (I think 66) tubbed, four link, 33x19.5 Mickeys, 12 bolt shortened 4:56 gears, th350 and lots of extra parts $2800
Motor:70's 4 bolt, Dart Iron eagles, possibly pro ones (215cc intake runner?) <8.5:1 compression, 3.75 stroke forged, h-beams both eagle. mechanical flat tappet not sure on lift, or duration? As much stuff off of ebay as possible $$$??
Fuel: AEM non plug and play, victor jr. intake, rob third gen engine of map, injectors(honed)?, tps?
Forced induction system: Holset HX-50 or 55, Air water IC (possible alky injection).
Probably forgot some things but that is a pretty good summary. Now goals. I would like to have a high 8 sec capable car (so 900hp?) and spend no more than 10K, now before you schoff. I am capable of fabricating nearly everything myself so I think I might be able to do it. (target weight <2700lbs) It will see some street action but to me streetable can be fairly crude. This is my first drag car so I would start out slow and work into faster times. I realize 8 sec et is really fast so that is a long term goal and I dont want to change my system a bunch more to get there. Feel free to chime in on anything cam, heads, turbo, injectors. I hope this belongs in advanced tech :confused: Thanks for any help in advance guys.

Originally posted by cjudd
Okay guys this going to be fairly long but bear with me. I could realy use some help. I am questioning whether I should build a drag car or not because I am in college and funds are somewhat low. hold it right there.

Trust me man, there will be plenty of time for drag cars, trailer queens, and muscle cars after the diploma. I normally would never say "don't build-up the car", but even my auto-weakness has to take a side-seat to education and understanding just how much money, time, and focus it takes. A project car is just a distraction you don't need.

Hell, my rides' keeping me from finishing my BioChem degree, and originally I was just gonna "take 1 year off"... now it's 5. Granted, I'm a Senior and I'll head back in the fall, and yes I REALLY like my ride... but education is how you get the bucks. :p The average person will, on average, rise to a level of education they've obtained. And belive it or not... going back is VERY tough. Don't risk the next 5 years of your life for a car man, it just isn't worth it. (I imagine most of the "mature" people here will agree :))

Oh yeah just so you know I am not a total newb out to kill myself I ahve did alot of research and just want to see what you guys think.
While having not drag raced I have did some circle track racing, rebuilt engines, ported heads and a few other things.

Steve in Seattle are you a Husky :rolleyes: :rolleyes: