Four recommendations pertaining to heat management:
Plan to run fresh air ducts to the cockpit from the front of the car. Since you're in AL, I'd wire in a blower.
Cover both sides of the footboxes with reflective material. I used two layers of Second Skin on each side.
Protect the master cylinders and lines from the heat of the headers. I used two aluminum panels, plus made a shallow scoop directing air up from under the chassis to the master cylinders.
Incorporate an
oil thermostat into your engine
oil system. BAT's MOCAL is a good one.
Have fun.
anicholas
KMP 517
Pushing on the pull door of reality.