Inputs on a home built 318 for red light to red light fun

Sounds like a good solid old school combo. I like it. IMO no need for stupid RPM. I think 6500 would be plenty enough to get the job done. But as mentioned, for red light to red light fun it's gonna need some short gears. I would consider 3.91 to be a starting point, and be thinking about 4.10 or even 4.30. Generally speaking red light to red light is "somewhere" in the 1/8 mile range. But it will be a REALLY fun car to drive around town in.