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A built Ford 9 and TH400 transmission are the way to go while looking for 10's. Like 85 Brougham said adding steel to "box" where the lower control arms mount to the frame is a good idea as I hear they don't like lifting the wieght of the car (i.e. wheelies) and like to crack/ break off. Aftermarket boxed lower and upper control arms are also a must. The adjustable uppers are pricey but mint for setting pinion angle.
Obviously a new driveshaft is a must as well as a d-shaft loop.
A cowl hood will be a must as even with a stock height intake and no spacer a properly sized air filter won't fit under the stocker. A rollcage will be a must simply because of the time you will be running, damn NHRA.
For fitting fatty tires roll the lips on the rear fenders. If you want bigger you need to notch the rear frame which gives you another 1" IIRC.
The front suspension should be fine as long as you don't slam it down from a huge wheelie.
If you have the budget remember less weight = less hp needed so swing for some fiberglass body panels, lose the front sway bar, skinnies on the front, tubular front suspension, aluminum core support. Sky's the limit my friend.
A built Ford 9 and TH400 transmission are the way to go while looking for 10's. Like 85 Brougham said adding steel to "box" where the lower control arms mount to the frame is a good idea as I hear they don't like lifting the wieght of the car (i.e. wheelies) and like to crack/ break off. Aftermarket boxed lower and upper control arms are also a must. The adjustable uppers are pricey but mint for setting pinion angle.
Obviously a new driveshaft is a must as well as a d-shaft loop.
A cowl hood will be a must as even with a stock height intake and no spacer a properly sized air filter won't fit under the stocker. A rollcage will be a must simply because of the time you will be running, damn NHRA.
For fitting fatty tires roll the lips on the rear fenders. If you want bigger you need to notch the rear frame which gives you another 1" IIRC.
The front suspension should be fine as long as you don't slam it down from a huge wheelie.
If you have the budget remember less weight = less hp needed so swing for some fiberglass body panels, lose the front sway bar, skinnies on the front, tubular front suspension, aluminum core support. Sky's the limit my friend.
