hey you're on the right track though dude - don't be too harsh on yourself. crazy conversions are great and we all need a bit of variety.

if you want something a little "closer to home" why not try the rover V8? get a post 1984 3.9L all alum 185kg engine and put a kitted trimatic behind it, put an M90 eaton on top and have some.....uh, fun