[Gary Kadrmas]

Doug,

The 351/400M engines are no where near a good engine in a towing vehicle. For that, you need big cubic inches or a diesel. My 400M broke big time, and I replaced it with a 460/365HP engine from a Thunderbird (1971/72). Has enough Ooomph to smoke 33" traction tires at all four corners-something I found out pulling out a friends row of hedges he wanted to get rid of. Wish I had a picture of that!!!

I do agree that the mating of a 351/400M to a transaxle set up will be a project that will take some engineering (spelled $$$$). I also agree that the 289 route is more user friendly, and the options for aftermarket are much more available.

This thread has the energy to keep going on and on, but it will boil down to what an individual wants to do.

Paul, make sure you check out the details of the points brought up my other memebers regarding the challenges that you will be up against. Then go for it.