[Hal Copple]

with that much power, your limiting thing is your tire traction, the same issue the rest of us have. I respect the big block Poncho's, and to each his own, but you might seriously think about taking the money from selling your Poncho, and getting something more suitable, ie, lighter, for your replica. You will spend a fair amount of money in custom headers, mounts, and the like, which will go a long way in devouring your savings from using a motor in your garage. Then you have a replica with a non-usual motor.

There will be many many choices you will make along the line, in putting your replica on the road. It is a lot simpler to start with one or the other Fords, and no doubt cheaper, too. For instance, it may be tufff to get your hood closed on that Beastly motor.

But to each his own, and you will greatly enjoy your car. I put about 275 miles on mine in the past 36 hours, i should know.

I honestly feel that it is hard and risky to actually use that much engine in a car as light at the replicas are. You already have a power/weight ratio better than about anything out there.

enjoy your build.