I have experimented with small block V8s into Austin Healey, MG, Triumphs, and Sunbeams. I have grenaded a couple after putting a 500 horse dual quad, roller cam 0.60 over 327. I had a stock 283 with muncie 4 speed and a Austin Healey 100-4 handled it. It depends on how much YOU beat the crap out of it.