Chassis Stiffening - which kit? Cage?, Stiffening before paint, need help. Options

[corpselaurel]

I have been reading and searching. So far I have eliminated the boxed trailing arms.
I want to stiffen the car up before I paint. What 'kit(s)' should I install?

I have read read that most of the pieces in the chassis stiffening kit are useless. Should I buy the kit and install the others?

I have also read that engman's kit helps a lot. And I was also considering the Inner Rocker Panel Frame Stiffeners.

I just don't know which combination I should install. Should I use all of them or do some cancel each other out (for lack of better wording). Post links to suppliers if you mention any.

I am open to the idea of putting a cage in but it has to be in kit form. Does anyone sell one and would I still need any of the stiffening mentioned above with a cage?

The car is not badly rusted except for the battery tray and underneath - completly gone. I will be repairing it. My plans for the car are daily driver with some autox. Next year I will swap in a more powerfull engine. Thanks for any help.

[EdwardBlume]

I shouldn't drive and tell... but the rear bar keeps the front down. The front suspension keeps the rear down. I personally like the stiffer torsion bars.

Bill and Randal drive fast for multiple reasons. Bill's car plain and simple is a friggen rocket. Randal is sorting out his suspension now and is making big strides this year with times with virtually less effort.

For us street / AX drivers, the key is to get as much as you can out of what you can put into it. Keeping all 4 wheels on the ground isn't sexy or exciting, but from what I've seen its faster.

Brad is the prophet on these matters.