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Originally Posted by Scrivy
Bill,
I am looking for (as far as suspension/powertrain/engine):
(in this order)
1st - good handling, back roads
2nd - nice highway cruising
3rd - speed / acceleration
Scrivy
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1: Could go 3 link or IRS in that case, 3 link is less expensive and easier to set up for neutral handling.
2: Standard coil overs front and rear should keep things smooth for the highway and twisties.
3: How much speed and acceleration is something you have to ask yourself, but as little as 200hp in a 1,900lb short wheelbase car is enough to have sub 5 second 0-60 times and 14-15 second quarter mile times or less. It could also get you or someone you love and care about killed. Not trying to say it will happen, but we've seen what can happen with those who think "I know what I'm doing and I can handle it". Some are still with us, some are not. Bottom line (as I get on my soap box), don't let yourself get cocky about it, treat it with respect or it can kill you.
As for kits, I've owned big block ERA, FFR(sb supercharged, BB, naturally aspirated, and fuel injected, 4 link, IRS, and 3 link suspensions), SB SPF, and BB Contemporary, while I keep gravitating back to FFR's, I would not hesitate to own any of the ones I've owned in the past as they all have their pluses and minuses to them...It all falls back to what you plan to do with them...Road racing I stick with a SB, sheer looks, a BB, best and closest to original, Contemporary hands down, followed by ERA, SPF, then FFR. Bang for your buck and the chance to change things (upgrade, downgrade, etc) whenever I want, FFR. Again this is just my personal choices.....It's your money you are asking people to spend, eventually you'll need to make a decision based on your own wants and needs.
Again hope you find this helpful.
Bill S.