Another beautiful job well done by John.
Never being one hesitant to "step in it", back in the 60's our shop busied our selves installing small block Chevys into Austin Healeys.
Almost a half of a ton lighter than a Corvette with the same engine, sort of a coffin on wheels. Horrible in the turns but rather quick over 1320 feet.
It was one of the better conversions though. The problem I had with V8 Healeys is that, coming out of corners or at the strip, the V8's torque would sheer the spines off the wire wheels on the rear axle. Not good. The best conversion I ever saw was a 4bbl 225 slant six & 4-speed but in a '65 Healey. It was not mine, but I drove it once and worked on it, and it was a splendid car. The conversion took a lot of work although I don't remember the details beyond needed a custom built oil pan. It was balanced, sounded like it should (straight six), and not really that over powered, just with about 30% more power than stock.
