When is it ,...when.....?

You learn the difference in : Where you cut your budget, on pricey speed parts ...( aluminum cylinder heads,solid roller cams,high stall converters)...
and learn to use the basics: well set up chassis,basic small block,/basic torque converter (Road Runner converter/TM6 G.M.? World Class T 5 speed.....
no prelude,just share yours....