Dedicated drag car I'd go with struts but only if you have access to a good chassis shop. And if you have access to a good chassis shop then go ask them which they prefer to install and what the tradeoffs are. You'll get into a whole discussion starting with is the engine centered in the chassis or offset. Custom headers or off the shelf. Tube chassis car or stock. Stock floor, stock firewall or all fabbed. Lots of decisions to make when building a car.