I am working on a simular project but I have not done near the research and don't have near the data.I don't have any ideas that will meet all your criteria but I am going to try and use a 3800 buick rwd out of a F body GM.I am new to this site and posted a forum about my project but got only one reply.If you like you can take a look at my post I wont bog yours down by repeating it.We have some of the same goals and your info will be helpfull to be if you dont mind comparing notes.I am not familiar with how this forum works,is it ok to converse through the forum or do I need to use personal email?