[aray327]

I guess what they say is true "write to your audience" you guys are quite technical and I should have given you more details. OK here we go.

My car is currently all original currently with drums all around. The rear is a 10 bolt. All original suspension and subframe. I do have a fresh 350 with aluminum RPM heads and intake, 650cfm carb, estimated at 375hp.

I will be getting an LS motor and T56 trans sometime in the next year or so. I plan to run about 400 hp and retain the original subframe. I will likely remove the subframe and weld the entire seam and add connectors, but I don't think it will be worth while (for the extra money) to replace the subframe.

I am considering GW control arms, QA1 coils, and tall spindles. Not yet sure which vendor is best on the spindles, Heidts price is nice, ATS spindles seem really great but pricey. Any suggestions here would also be great.

I guess I should consider the rear end when swaping the brakes, but I am not sure 10 bolt, 12 bolt or 9". I will likely do mini tubs, but I don't think I will narrow the rear end.

Cutting a hole in the floor would be noisey, but the sparks from the steel shoes would be cool at night! But I think I will stick to more conventional braking methods.

I don't think I will ever do any real road racing in the car, but I may take an occasional drive on Mulholland.

I hope I have given you enough info if not let me know what else I should include. Thanks for the suggestions so far.