[car4jim]

Cobra Boy. I recently bought a Pond 482 from Keith Craft. I had a lot of the same questions you are asking when I started looking for an engine for my Kirkham. I was worried about too much HP, other considerations as I want an original looking installation. At the end of the day, I bought Keith's standard Pond 482 crate engine. It dyno'ed at 605 HP as much torque. I haven't put that many miles on my car yet, but the horse power is wild, but not as significant as I thought it would be!. You get used to anything, so might as well get used to 600 HP, but I can not imagine having more. I have a medium rise intake...I don't recommend high rise as I have hood clearance issues as it is. Keith's crate engine gives you as good price since he make a lot every month (supply is high). You customize more and the price will likely go up. Go for the crate Pond Alum, you will not be disappointed!