[Gary Dyck]

Sam,
I have a 460/550HP Ford Crate motor hooked up with a Tremec 600 5 speed trans. I would reccommend this combination if you love the sound of a big block and your just planning to drive the car on the street. If your headed to any kind of a track, I'd opt for something lighter in the front end. One word of caution if you purchase a crate motor. Spend a little extra cash before you put it in the car and have someone go through it to make sure everything is proper. Have heard stories of bearings getting wiped after 2,000 miles and cams flattening out. Believe Ford now offers a one year warranty which could protect you.