It is very easy to do with the k member, slant 6 torsion bars if you can find a nice set. I would run a front engine plate, that makes it really easy to make some room. I have a big block dart and used a k member with mounts to locate the engine then made mounts for the front plate.
You could do either, make some mounts to the k member or front engine plate, yes on the mid plate if you do the front engine plate.
Hemi Denny ain't what I'd call low budget, but he's honest, he sells great products for our cars and he'll give you good advice.
I'd suggest super stock springs and a stock K frame since it's a "budget" build. If you were are planning on getting in the mid 500+ HP range I'd suggest cal-tracs. After market k frame stuff is nice, but pricey too. As long as you can find stock stuff cheap I'd go that route, if you can't than save your $$ for an aftermarket k frame. Strut front end would be idea, but would take some fab and $$, but not really needed unless you plan on going fast.
if you can get the slant K with the carcass that's a score for sure, bars are a double plus. if they aren't slant bars (lighter weight) i'm sure somebody will trade theirs for some V8 bars, or you can scoop slant bars pretty cheap.Thank you very much for all of that. Sounds like a good plan. I can get a /6 K with the car, so that helps, might even get the bars.
I was going with manual steering just to lessen the load on the motor, ie; more hp to the wheels.
Now to just hunt up some upper a arms and a 4 link kit.
Then some good heads
Dedicated drag car I'd go with struts up front. Struts are lightweight, don't take up much room and will add value when you sell the car. They do a require a professional install but if you already have a full cage then it shouldn't be too difficult.
