1973 340, want more power.

Don't need 450 hp to go low 12's in a Duster. You should get to low 12's and have money left over from the 3 grand, means you've already got the 340. Need more info such as to what you have now.
Gears?
manual or auto? converter?
exhaust (headers? manifolds?)
Is the 340 healthy right now (oil pressure, overall a good running motor??)
Gears not sure. Oil pressure fine, dual exhaust newer and good, has headers, runs great, automatic 3 speed
How do I find my gears? Can't really eh? Guy I bought it from said it had gears good for the highway and driving. Not low low gears.