1969 Firebird TA clone track car build

[jlwdvm]

I covered some of the body work that has taken place over the last 4 years (only 2 years behind schedule now) in a previous thread:
https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/...98#post1020598
So far I have stripped and reprimed with SPI white epoxy. Then I decided to replace the roof and lower filler panel due to rust pitting from a previous vinyl top. I filled the seams between various body panels with weld and filler rod. I also fitted the windshield trim to the new roof and filled any gaps with All Metal filler. The Trans Am Repro hood, spoiler, and fender extractors have also been heavily massaged to get the fit just right. The subframe is now getting a Ride Tech stage 2 kit with coil overs, muscle bar, and TruTrun installed. I have a Wilwood 6-piston front brake kit waiting on the shelf as well. The big questions right now are whether to go with an LS3 and Tremec https://sdparts.com/details/chevrole...mance/19301360
, or rebuild the 455 and maybe use the M20 that is sitting on the shelf ($11-12,000 for a Kaufmann 515hp turn-key motor). I'm thinking about using a Currie crate 9" with the Ride Tech 4-link and trying to decide on wheels. 17" Vintage Wheel Works V40's with sticky street ribber are the front runners right now.