Ya, I just found a few options. At first, I didn't like the idea of 4 hoses coming out of that area. But if that's the toughest problem I have, I think I'll be OK, as long as I don't have to touch it again. No exageration, I will not be able to touch it without dropping the tranny.

I've found an 85 NA 6.2, with "30,000" miles on a GoodWrench engine. The down side is that it's about the lowest HP engine of the whole group. The upside, is that it runs very well. I suppose it would be pretty easy to get it going (assuming it fits next to the tranny), then add a turbo (6.5L maybe?) later.

AN fittings would make me feel better, too.