did you ever make the trip to the Nat'ls at what was then Raceway Park? I was usually in the pits w/ Norm....I worked 2 jobs, 1 for the camaro, and 1 for me...lol....finally, gave up and moved on...just drove nice cars, wouldn't open a hood for a long time except to change the oil...had kids, more and different hobbies...but always included the need for speed...its fun getting back to playing with cars again...I know you are on the right track, and hopefully find some tricks for us in the tranny...and yes, I think that rear end will hold up....you are building a potential monster car with the modern technology...