Well actually I've drove it for 3years with the 216. Alitta smoke and alotta leaks, but didn't run bad. The clutch decided to crap out and 2nd gear was noisy. I put a 261 with a 235 head on it that I had waiting. I also put another 3 speed in it out of a 49. Wanted to keep the column shifter. Pertronix ignition, 12 volt with a generator, relocated oil filter, splits and duals. Also put 3.55s out a powerglide car. Standard trans had 4.11 i believe. Only two options to keep the torque tube. I been driving it this way for another 3 years or so. Yea, door dings and rock chips go unnoticed to say the least. Lol
