I just read on a studey forum ( & I cant get in to it for what ever reason) that the studey V8 motors has a hi-nickel content in the motors, which to me means, they are hard as nails & almost bullit proof. Are these motors really any good to run & IF it does have a standard transmission (no I didnt look) does anyone make an adaptor to put a automatic trans in it....thanks again folks....joe