Actually , I was thinking of either buying ( very pricey ) or building an airbagged trailer . All my cars are kinda low , especially the 78 ( exh. sys. is about 2" off the ground ) .
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ikzm_4Adz3U
Yup , that's part of racing . That's why I sold my little 02 Ford Ranger and bought me an 03 Silverado Ext. Cab . Going to get a car trailer next , just in case . .
I would rec to place the filter after the pump , as most carb cars have them there . You can also add on a clear glass tube filter ( serviceable ) before the pump too .
I'm going to use the axles from my 83 , should be ok for stock LS1 ( maybe 100 shot ) . The 83 is getting solid axle conversion , 8.8 Ford , to handle my new 6.0 ( might go with a stroker crank ) turbo build .
I wouldn't rec. cutting any wires . With my conversions , I removed all unnecessary components and taped up all the wires and labeled them . I found myself going back and reused some of those wires for add-ons . This way I don't have to run any new wires for add-ons or whatever .
Those mock up blocks and trans are pricey . They are not worth getting for one time use . Think it's about 300-500 for the LS longblock and not sure about trans. . I'd rather put that money else where . Wish there's a place where you can rent one . .
I would check the master to make sure it didn't go bad . You can remove the brake lines then plug the holes ( at master ) , press the pedal ( slowly ) down to see if it's firm and holds pressure . You could have a master that's bleeding through .
I have replaced coils , 1 ECM ( Honda ) , BCMs ( GMC ) , and others ( can't remember ) due to key in ON position overnight . For most cars , nothing other then a dead battery .
^^^ as stated and cylinder leak down test or you can use compressed air into cylinder ( make sure valves are in closed position ) to see if you can hear air coming out of your valve cover ( at oil cap ) . How many quarts have you added so far ?
There are threads posted here on how-to install flares . I bought a set awhile back then decided not to use them , too much work which I don't the time for . But lately , I'm having a second thought . Looking good .