help me build my first race car

hello fabo members. im looking to buid my first street strip car, and im reaching out to you guys to guide me the way. i have a 74 duster /6 car that i want to put a big block 400 in it. i'm shooting for a 11 second hopefully low elevens maybe high tens car but i have to consider im on a bit of a budget so maybe mid to high 11's for now. i would like to stroke it but that whole budget thing again so i would like to do this for as cheap as i can (but not to cheap if you know what i mean). so i guess i'm asking what do i need to do to put the big block in are there headers that fit this car with out cutting my car up, is there just a conversion kit for the big block, rearend gears and work, rollcages, etc. would stroking be cheaper than other options or? i would like to move the leafs in with the conversion i've seen, and mini tubs. also any advice on tire size, and just any advice tips tricks or whatever would be greatly appreciated. i do know some things like moving the battery cal tracs and such but would like to know the right combination of things to make a good street/strip car. thanks for looking and any help.


p.s. any good engine combos for my time braket (hopefully with iron heads without a lot of work or cheap aluminum ones) that anyones willing to share would be awesome :burnout: