11 sec. build cost?

You don't have to build a race car to run 11s.

If you can deal with going slower than 11.49, you can save a lot of money on a roll bar.

My Dart is full weight (still have the bench seat) and runs 11s no matter what the weather (its usually terrible in Illinois). I ran 11s with under $2500 in the engine from oil pan to air cleaner, gaskets and oil included. I drive it on the street all the time (not in the winter).

The tricks are:
Stay the hell away from the machine shop.

Chassis must work. This is not expensive, just requires attention to detail.

Blindly adding power just makes for smoke shows. The *entire* deal is to traverse the first 60' as quickly as possible.

The first thing people do is get into the motor, which is good for bragging on cruise night, and spending more money than the guy who is going faster than you.

What do do instead:

Tires. Slicks bring the ET. Period.

A good converter is tied with tires for the best $$/ET ratio out of anything on an NA car. Lots of people skimp here and regret it later.

A good ignition box (with a two step) and a wideband 02 also have a very high $$$/ET ratio.

Take your car to the track now and run it.

Then...put Caltracs and monoleafs on it, a converter, good rear shocks, a two step and slicks. You won't believe the difference.

Or just buy mine! ;)

EDIT: Also, my cam is not BIG, its just built for my combo. Its 224/230 duration at .050. Its got some sound, but it doesn't lope like its going to die, or have to be spun to the moon to make power.

Good luck!

Steve