okay so I now have a somewhat updated build list, hoping revhead347 can help with some of the rear end/
suspension setup as you surely seem to have your share of experience on the matter.
Engine-351 (out of an LTD), custom grind cam, 13:1 pistons, VP110 fuel (believe I stated sunoco earlier but that was a typo), Summit racing single plain intake, rebuilt 750 double pumper.
Trans-C4 (out of the same LTD), stock bell housing (really hoping to get by without having to buy all SFI approved stuff), stock flex plate,all stock internals on transmission, transbrake valve body, 4000 stall.
Rear end- mustang 8.8, full spool, richmond 4.30 gears, 31 spline axles (need advice on whether to run the explorer axles or ebay axles...found an off brand set made with 1541H as apposed to the 1550 steel used in strange axles....are the aftermarket axles a necessary evil?!), stock stamped
control arms with a thick piece of metal welded in to kind of make them similar to a tubular arm OR budget aftermarket ones (suggestions welcome), stock springs with 1 coil cut or
eibach drag springs with passenger airbag.
Car- basically same plan...10 point roll cage added to equation (safety safety safety)...gotta keep the NHRA and my mother happy I suppose..lol
Im hoping to keep all of this under $5k AND run an 11.99 or faster
sorry, that got very long winded.