Srt-68 Barracuda
Cudarudy, excellent idea. Might end up doing that. It definitely will have to bus through the ABS module. I've got one coming. Wiring that up won't be difficult. I'll check on the price of an 8.25, but the way things have been with these boneyards I'm sure it won't be cheap. I'll let you know tomorrow.
As for the speedo, when I was building the Dart it became an expensive proposition to have a working speedo. The output speed sensor on the 45rfe is not compatible with aftermarket electronic speedos--perhaps someone has come up with a cure since then, but during my build there wasn't. I would have had to purchase a new tailhousing that somebody out there is making to drive a gear. At the time, they wanted $600 for the tailhousing--F-that. I don't care for nor need a speedo, but if a customer wanted one I could do it. Betcha money that they would choke on the cost. So screw the speedo. I'm sure somebody out there will find a cheaper solution someday.