Your truck. Your build. Make it safe(good brakes, and good steering). Follow the tips on the suspension very closely. Put a big block in it if you want. You will get to do a lot of cut, fit, and change as you go. 409 is pretty, and not too many around. So get ready to spend some time and money. Inline 6 weighs around 650 pounds. The 409 weighs about 650 pounds. The difference from 130 house power to 400 should make you stop and think...Brakes! Steering! Enjoy, and post some pictures.