I started with eagle h rods,forged pistons iron heads and built from there as I could.I started with 8lbs for maybe 2 yrs [learninbg curve] and went direct to 14# and upgrade from there.intercooler,cam,carbs,crank n rods,headers then transmission.I do it for the love of having boost and the thrill of the power.[E.T.chaser] I thnk people feel too much pressure to have the best stuff to make it the best.