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

@Branden Finkenbinder The problem you face is lack of transmission gears and traction on the street. The brand C & F guys have 6 or 8 speed transmissions and you only have 3 for an auto and 4 for the manual.

Multiply your first gear ratio with your rear end gear ratio and adjust it for 10.

Example, transmissions first gear is 2.66 X rear gear or 4.10 = 10.906. This is a good combo for first gear starting line acceleration.

Again -
2.66 D 4.10 = 10.906
2.45 X 4.10 = 10.045
2.45 X 4.88 = 11.956 (rounded up to 12, not to good, to much.)
2.45 X 3.91 = 9.579 (9.6) to low.

Engine wise your behind them in every aspect with the exception of maybe cubic inches.