Second the motion on the Green Brick write ups. For tech, start with
Richard Ehrenberg "Secrets of Our Lap-Buster Valiant" Mopar Action Dec. 1993 pp 38-50, 54-57.
IMHO this one is especially chock full of what to spend your time and money on.

Followed by Richard Ehrenberg "The Making of a Giant Killer" Mopar Action Dec. 1996 pp 20-24, 62-67.which is a bit more trick (and expensive) build without going too nuts.

and the others you can read for fun.