Dakota 'shorties' in early A ??

With a 440" W2 im looking at trading probably an easy 50hp and a higher torque and power curve vs the convenience of dropping this beast into a rare A body I dont want to cut on.

Gotta approach it for now like I'm running a F.A.S.T. Type class car that I'll granny shift at 5200, it'll still be rediculously fast even with a mild (for 440 cubes) 251/259 @ .050 solid roller.
Itd just my nature I hate leaving power on the table if I can figure a way not to