The "Crusher Cuda" Project

So, I have been watching Tony's videos, as well as Roadkill Garage, Roadkill Extra, and Engine Masters. All have good ideas and theory. I paid 500 for the engine trans combo. So an intake, cam, lifters, headers, ignition, and maybe reversing the pistons is in the near future. The biggest goal is just to get it running. Maybe later I can really squeeze the horses out of her. But, for now, there isn't much room in the budget for big upgrades. I am searching for used speed equipment that still has life in it. More to come soon.
I did that on a build when I was younger. I even got used pistons instead of new. I was able to drop a few seconds in a 1/4 mile for a few hundred bucks.