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Front Engine Dragsters / Fed build design ?

« on: September 03, 2019, 10:38:54 AM »

Hi guys, new to front engine dragsters but long time onlooker.  I’m looking to jump in and build a fed by myself and see what I can do.  There’s a couple things that will be required.  I am looking to build this in a standard 15 foot garage so wheelbase is determined by that, thinking 145-155 with removable bars.  Second either a sb or bb Chevy but must be roots blown either carb or mechanical injection alky with cooling system as I want to make this a really consistent bracket car.  Most likely will run a shortened power glide but I don’t have anything yet.  So looking for ideas and input on which engine and why, trans and converter gearing and tire size ?  Which would you pick and why for ultimate bracket car?  Also can anybody teach me a little about front end design and reasoning.  I’ve seen many done differently with steering right to the spindle or bell crank, different locations of radios rods, one or two rods and different torsion arm mounting location.  Thanks !