[Jahred]

Oh, here are some other thoughts.

If you do go with a 460 or 514 - I think the biggest issue is the rear end you use. I can't say I have ever driven a 514 with IRS, but the one guy I have spoken to that does says he can't get traction in 1-3. He thinks he is saying his engine is too powerfull.........I hear him saying his rear end won't hook up cause the axels are lifting.

On a recommendation from a guy in pittsburg who says he ran low 10's at 140 in the 514, I used Ford 9inch with Moser axels and a locker rear end. He used Detroit locker, I used Powertrac which is very quiet in the curves and seems fine.

Carrol Shelby beefed up the chasis on the 427SC. I think the 514 crate is a natural evolution - lightweight and powerfull.....and I don't think its too much - but I am not sure a person oughta be looking at the lightest chasis to go with it. I used Shell Valley. The chasis is very solid and I think a good fit for the 514.