I'll be using a motor and mid plate so moving the engine back will not be an issue with regards to K frame. I am more concerned with geometry and making the car consistent as well as any issues with oil pan and any interference with the center link. I'd like to do this one time instead of trial and error. My kid will be moving up to this car from Jr Dragsters in the next year or so, so whatever I do it needs to be both safe and consistent. This is my first real "race" car build as opposed to the several street car/restorations that I have done in the past. It's been a learning experience so far. The one thing I have learned over the years is to learn from other people's mistakes.

I'd like to know more about how the strut rods improve the reaction of the car. How do you adjust them for optimal performance? What are you looking for in how the car reacts?