Guys,
Thanks for all the responses. British Banger,
FWIW i've installed Koni shocks and struts, Ford Motorsports lowering springs, caster camber plates, subframe connectors, much better lower control arms, and strut tower brace. Near 0 body roll. At least on the street.
Rara, I've replaced the stock brake calipers with those off a '86 lincoln. Much better stopping in conjuction with better pads and SS braided brake lines. My car has 86K miles and I'm also considering stroking to 331 ci.
My problem (well not really a problem but a blessing) is that I'm married with a 16 mo old and I need to decide where the mod money should go. If I was single it would be a non issue. Do I spend money on a car that I drive most of the time but may not keep forever or do I spend money on a car that I drive only during good weather and that someday I may pass down to my daughter. Decisions decisions.
p.s. How about a compromise. Go with the BAT suspension deal with the springs and struts and maybe the MSDS headers and y pipe. The 3L option will be expensive for me because I don't have the time or space to attempt it on my own and I haven't been able to find anyone yet that would be willing to do the install.
Thanks,
