Any A-518 transmission Darts in here ?

All depends on what the engine likes. What cubic inch is it (273, 416, 500)? What cam are you running in it? What's the compression ratio?

Was going to put the 449 (small block) with indy heads in

Now, going a different direction> more street friendly

340- 9.64 compression
ported edenbrock heads
E-85 fuel
3000 converter

Here is the project in question

http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=296750