6 cyl a230 ?s

My goal for this car would be a fun smallblock that can run in the 12's. Budget is a big deal for me.

Is rebuilding the 6 cyl a230 I already own not the place to save money to reach these goals? I know it has a low 1st gear, a big split, and yes only 3 forward gears.

If it is worthy to be used. I would just need a new bellhousing correct?(dual bolt smallblock)

If it is not, or I swap it out in the future for a a833. Can I reuse the pedals, bellhousing, z bar etc off the a230 (everything but the shifter/linkage)?.

Transmission tunnel the same?

Driveshaft would stay the same?

Thank you, I am a Mopar novice. Just starting this project and trying to hatch a plan that doesn't waste money or labor.