I wanna drag race----help
Here is my two cents: I would definitely go with a forged crank and H or I beam rods for 6800 rpm... engine will last or build it to run 7000 rpm and shift at 6000 or 6500...you won't lose that much time in the 1/4.
I would go with the eddy heads, you will save the weight and they flow a little better. Cost isn't that much higher than getting a set of stock heads reworked. ( I am changing to the edelbrock heads this winter and will have a set of 340 j heads for sale.
Your stock driveshaft will work fine, but if you want something a little stronger I would recommend rocky mountain drive shafts.
I would change the car back to an auto; I am running a 727 with no problems. This will make you more consistent and help you win a few races and it is a lot easier to launch.
If you are in Colorado, there are a few guys that run darts and dusters at pueblo motorsports. There is a race 17 and 18 July if you can make it.
Chris