http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=158570
Kinda good thread right along the lines of what you were asking. BTW, my car has a 2500-2800 converter and with 500 HP it pulls a 1.66. I run up to about 1500 cause I don't want to heat up the tranny fluid. With that power and a decent rear gear you should do OK with the 3500. Don't worry about the crowd in the stands. You drive your own car. Remember to leave when the last yeller light comes on.
And have fun!