11 sec. build cost?

No need to cut up an A body to run 11s...or 10s...or 9s for that matter. Just build a strong motor for your dart, and get cal-tracs/mono leafs.

If you're dead set on leaving your Dart as-is...best bet is save your cash and buy a car that's already been built.

8-10k for motor (having someone build it)
2k for suspension (rebuilding your front end and going cal tracs)
1-2k transmission (having someone build it)

then tires, wheels,rear...