[Sean Marconette]

As others have stated. Your throwing money away on the T-5. My modified crash box lasted longer than it should have but when it went it was all junk. If it means saving money it will be money well spent, a used Jerico, or G-Force. Call G-Force, they sell rebuilt trade-ins at a reduced cost over new ones. They are not cheap but it will be bullet proof. These BTW are a GF-4A or a GF-5R. Also the clutch is what is going to kill the T-5, as it is an On/Off clutch. Do not buy an over the counter or mailorder clutch. You will not get the correct clutch for a Stocker if you do.

As for the engine. My original junk shortblock with a budget rebuild and stock rods with stock rod bolts is still in one piece and it saw lots of 6000-7000 rpm passes. I always thought it would be the weak link and not the T-5. It is my spare but would not hold a candle to the current engine.

I may be a little apprehensive that if you do just a stocker cam and a valve job on the heads you will get it to run index. You won't know until you try. But if so that would be cool.

From the sounds of your interior, that needs to follow the rules. It has to be a full interior minus the backseat if you have a rollbar. Before diving into this, read the rule book. What is allowed and what is not is very important. Attend a National Open, divisional, S/SS race, and ask questions, hang out and watch tech, and what they are doing. This is a very rules restricted class so it is important that you are aware of what is required in order to play. Everyone here and at the track in our class are the best people and will help in any way, so jump in and we will help if possible.

BTW if you add your name it will give you credibility, and not just another person standing behind a screen name. It will allow more conversation and willingness for people to help you.

Hope this helps

Sean