> Beating a Z28...without turbo? Right.

You wont keep up period. The only chance you have of keeping up is if he shifts at 4k RPMs in every gear. Even then it might still be close.

By the way are you auto or manual?

Want to make a wager that your plans aren't even close to what you want to do in even 6 months? We have been around a long time and a lot of people with your attitude come and change their plans. The only real all motor guys on this site have been around since the beginning so they know what they are up against, and also what kind of time/money/knowledge it takes.

Its your choice ;)