So I'm still lookin for that 400 small block. But before I get ahead of myself I only have one concern. How much horsepower/torque can the body take? It's a hard top with sub-frame connectors, and I plan on completely redoing the suspension. So does anyone have an idea? I was thinking of shooting for 500hp out of this thing, but don't want it to tear the car apart. And I'm not too crazy about welding in a roll cage. Thanks in advance.

 

you *should* be fine as long as those sfc's are WELDED in. my car had a set of bolt-in jegster subframe connectors and the bolt holes i drilled had actually elongated from lots of hard launches with excellent traction (thats a by-product of the lca relocation brackets and a good set of drag radials). so i welded them in and added braces. i noticed harder, straighter launches once it was all welded together with extra bracing. if you click on my cardomain link in my sig, i want to say it's on the very last page.

 

I should have specified that they are Spohn weld-ins. I know it's kind of iffy, but thanks again.