Where should I start?

Like most others I suggest that you start from the rear of the car and work your way forward . Safety first : good seat belts, Snell2015 helmet , driveshaft loop , puke tank , working headlights and taillights . After that a 3.90/4.10 ring and pinion with good shocks and a pinion snubber . Transmission at the very least should have a shift kit and a large cooler . the converter stall can be tested as previously discussed . Test , test and test again . Get yourself a dial back timing light and set total timing @ 32* to start and increase by 2* until car slows down or rolls over . Start a jet loop at @ #68 and work up by 2 numbers until car rolls over or breaks up . Start a log book and keep it up to date . that's the fun part . Learn the tree : every car reacts different . Find out where to leave before you red light . Also great fun . DO NOT GET DISCOURAGED . A good drag racer looses 92% of the time . We are running a '66 Cuda in street trim . She turns mid 10's , does 2ft wheelies and is wicked fast . Took us 8 years to get there , good luck