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The stock V8 60 does not have much torque at any RPM. I think it only has about 90-95 ft lbs with a fairly flat torque curve.You would need the 60 trans as it is different than the 85 case.It will bolt up to the A rear end.Put a model B engine in it & it would have much more power & torque.My 30 A coupe has a 33B with a 5.9 cyl head & it will pull a 6 % grade with a 2.94 ratio in overdrive without slowing down.I think the cars with the 60 used a 4.44 ratio & even then they were under powered.The B engine is easy to install in an A .To retain the A trans,you need to remove the lower flywheel hsg that is part of the B pan and use the A F-W hsg,or you could use the B trans case with 39-48 gears & 39-52 shift top.with the later trans you would needthe adapters for pedals,mounts wishbone etc.Much easier to retain the A trans,and to me,part of the charm of the A is the sound of the straight cut gears & the art of double clutching.