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Originally Posted by Paul Bearman  Oh dear, d'ya get the feeling I've made a big mistake!? Must have a chat with the guy who reccomended the 351M/400. |
IMHO, Paul, you would be making a mistake with the 351M/400. The 4 wheel drive guys love them, as they can be made up as torque monsters, but the aftermarket parts are pretty expensive and there isn't much available.
The bigger problem is the value of your finished 40--there's a reason nobody builds these projects with this motor--too tall, raises the center of gravity, not to mention the difficulty finding a way to adapt/mount to the transaxles commonly used.
It would make a good motor for the truck you would use to trailer your 40, but (again, IMHO) not for the 40, itself (I hate to have to say that, as I'm a true believer in the canted valve Cleveland design heads, but if I were going to do a Cleveland style motor in one of these, and it has been done, I'd go with the 351 Cleveland--lower deck height, better availability of aftermarket parts, same bellhousing pattern as the SBF).
Give the 289 a better look; you'll be happier with the results.
Doug