[AcampoDave]

I kind of went that route, but I kept my original 283 engine. I gave it the usual goodies to wake it up including 416 heads from a 305 and focused on improving its street torque, I also added a Muncie 4 speed and kept the exhaust note very subdued. The interior looks like a hot rod while the exterior looks mostly stock. Some regard a 283 as weak, but mine is plenty enough for me and the 15 mpgs are pretty decent. It's a blast to bang it thru the gears at wide open too.