[DaveR]

Scott or anyone that races at Willow,

I am currently building a car that I hope to run at Willow, and I still need to purchase all of the following items. If you could take a minute to give me some advice, it might save me from buying the wrong things, and then having to go back and re-buy the right things.

Cost is a factor, and I don't have to be the fastest, so keep that in mind when responding. I know that there is more than one answer to my questions, so just try to get me in the ballpark. I mainly need help understanding what the minimum safe brake requirement is, and what tire size to plan on.

I expect to have a 351W, TKO, 9" rear, 17" wheels, and 2500 Lbs.

What brand, compound, and size tire? Is wider always better? Should I buy the widest wheels that will fit? Is 17" the best choice? What kind of ground clearance will I need? What type of calipers, what size rotors. Currently planning on 4 piston superlight II's in front, can I get away with 11" rotors with air ducts to keep the cost down? Probably something similar in back. What type shocks, Carrera, QA1? What type and rate 2.5" springs. Is a steel bell housing necessary, or can I get away with aluminum?