while i'm a few days late...i'll respond to tony's first post.
it takes about 10,000 total to make an all motor 92 civic hatchback run low 13's/high 12's.
while corey r. bought his camaro for less, i think most guys on this board with ls1 powered camaro's have spent more on their cars...total.
and i will challenge any of you guys to come out to an auto-x and then go to the track in the same month and see how you do versus my setup. ie...same tires, same suspension setup...etc...