[thardin]

Jack,

Thanks for the response. I was not suprized to see your response. I am aware of the resale value issue. I do not sell things. I build them and keep them...my wife does not like this peculiar trait of mine! If I was to sell it, I could easily just drop a 302 with transmission and driveshaft in to get rid of it.

I have seen many 427 / 460 FFR's, so I have a hard time believing a 455 will be a problem. I have researched the motor width, length, heigth, and weight. It is no bigger than a 427 or 460, and the motor weighs less with the aluminum heads. The issue I see is the exhaust headers. This could be tricky.

I am still open to other manufacturers and motor combinations. I have been to ERA and FFR locations and gotten tours. I was impressed with the FFR product and price (I was also impressed with ERA's product, they are true craftsmen). Do you have any suggestions for a better chassis for a large motor and a large human? I am at least 6 months away from purchase and could check out other mfr's.

My second choice in motors would be a coastal high performance 427 (punched out 351). I figured I would set the pontiac in place to check required modifications, then make my decision about using the motor or not.