I think you'll have more hp than 400.  Sounds like a good direction to
go.  And you'll surely never see another one like it, which is a big
plus.

180 Out

How many miles on the lightining moter? Try getting it running first and
then upgrade to the blower. You may like it naturally aspirated and can
spend the money on better brakes, etc. If you get it running as is, you'll
be able to work out the bugs before installing a blower. Remember murphy's
law. Just my opinion.

   Score!   That's going to be a heck of a motor.  What about the trans?  The
Lightening AOD would fit in there very easily, and would be a blast to drive.

It's not THAT easy. There are some things that have to be modified on the
harness for the 'puter to "see" things that you won't have on the '68. Plus,
you'll have to run O2 sensors in your exhaust, which means drilling and
adding the O2 bungs into your headers. You'll also have to plumb a return
line back to the gas tank and then figure out where you're going to have the
return line return to (through the sending unit usually). If ONLY it truly
WAS that easy.

 Should be an awesome ride. I put a 351W in a 67 Fastback.
It was snug and filled the engine bay nicely without any
cutting or bending. I'd probably be happy without the
blower.

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