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Basic set up & grocery list:

70 /6 Swinger 80,000 miles $1,200
Engine mods:
340 valve springs and Shims $50
Deep pan $10
Misc gaskets $30
(Engine had 110-120 psi cranking on all cyl to start) At the end when it was in the 11's.. the best cyl had 100 psi and the worst would only muster 70psi)

Trans:
Trans rebuild kit $120 ebay & rebuilt by me.
Used mopar 175k convert $125 ebay
5 clutch drum and low gearset. From trans laying around

Used GN Turbo $250 Turbobuicks.com
Intercooler $100 ebay
Intercooler pipe, clamps, hose $100 ebay.
Cone airfilter $25

Carb:
used 600DP Holley $100 ebay
rebuild kit $40
Intake $50 bought 20 years ago

Exhaust:
Used stock exhaust manifold
Muffler $20
Misc 2.5" pipe & flange $50
Tailpipe $35

Fuel System:
Deep sump $50
Alum fuel line $25
Walbro GSL 392 pump $110 ebay
mallory 4309 regulator $80
Carb hat $175
BOV/pipe $60 ebay
Boost regulator $50
meth injection $200 Devils Own
Misc fittings & filter $100

Ignition;
Points dist
MSD 7A donated
Wires Crane $70
Cap rotor points $20
Champion RN9Yc $6
Relocate battery $75
Gauges $350 (AEM AF=$200 alone)

Leaving soft & Into the 12's @ 3,360 lbs for $3,676. Big learning curve in the beginning. You have never heard detonation until you hear it under boost. It sounded like the block split a few times.

Eventually with more time & tuning, this basic combo went into the 11's. I learned a few things along the way (and turned up the boost).


Eventually Upgraded as the car went faster and as some parts wore out and failed:
Tires
Brakes
Radiator
Rearend
Alternator
driveshaft