Well, needless to say, my "gears" are turning. I know the GM trans will bolt up with no problems. I don't plan on pulling stumps with the truck, so it should hold up just fine with a 6 cyl. in front of it. I may pick up the T85 also, just for the fun of it. I have an extra GM Bellhousing, and a Brother in law that is a machinist, so it may be fun to play around with.