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Originally Posted by 84LX89GT

-thanks for the great link, unit -
I got the 351M engine and a fitting C6 transmission in exchange for a $140 truck (how much i had into it total), i got a Rochester quadrajet for $30 (750-800cfm, need to run serial numbers) and an edelbrock performer manifold with the engine. I know it will fit in a stang because a 460 can fit. The reason i want to use this engine is because with 407 cubic inches and cleveland heads (2 barrel Cleveland heads flow better than alot of aftermarket 5.0/5.8L heads) with porting will haul ass for real cheap. a distributor for it is $53 my cost and i plan on using the stock exhaust manifolds. The goal here is cheap torque (horsepower).
I got the higher compression pistons (badger 9.5:1) with rings already and i just need the block cleaned and bored, my dad was a machinist so the heads and intake manifold will be milled for nothing. The heads need new valves and with a camshaft i'll get all the valvetrain stuff that matches. when i'm done i'll easily be under $1000 dollars into the engine and hopefully it will make at least $300+ horsepower. Also i already have a nitrous oxide kit laying around so small shot would be fun to throw in the mix.
I'm a transmission tech at a ford dealership, so i can rebuild the C6 transmission for next to nothing.
-This is just a budget buildup and i have pretty much the whole combo dialed in except for what camshaft to get, that will determine my redline, torque converter stall and rear gear selection.
***i know a 400M is not what people think of as a performance engine (was a smog boat anchor), but it is still just a tall cleveland, and it's something different also***

Keep us posted on your progress. I would like to see some pics when you start throwing it together.