The 280 motor is a very powerful smooth motor and very very durable, but uses almost as much gas as a v8 in an automatic equipped car.

Tom W

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

thank you that was one thing i was wondering i guess i shall hold out for a 240 stick if i can find one. he wanted like 3 grand any way.