budget drag strip car build Q's

Tadjou,
What rpm's do you want to turn? This will determine the rear gear and converter stall and cam choice.
Then how fast do you want to run? This will determine if you need a spool or not. And what size tires are you planning on running?
Also is it going to be 1/8 or 1/4 mile racing?

Excuse my lack of knowledge with this stuff as I am struggling to learn fast about racing at a late age . LOL

I have been ask before about rpm's I want to run, doesn't the way the motor is built dictate how much rpm it can handle?

How fast I want to run? As fast as I can with what I build. I would like to see at least 13's. Would I be dreaming seeing 12's with a budget build?

1/4 mile racing.

Thanks for your patience and responds.

Tadjou