All of the feedback and advice is much appreciated. I decided to pull the trigger on a Beck Speedster kit. Sent my deposit in to Carey Hines, received a receipt and chassis number. Very excited! Only downside is that apparently business is booming so it looks like it will be awhile before boxes start showing up. In the meantime I will be deciding on the engine. Gearbox will be stock with the 3.88 R&P. As I am a fan of reliability I will likely be more focused on the lower end of the power spectrum, to be determined. I have time.