I agree Vombil. I would choose a injected 5 litre for my HX Sandman. It's musings it's driveline and was a 253 originally. I always liked the 253 but I like the injected motor more. They went really well and have somewhat been forgotten about. It's a chev engine these days. But if it's a budget build and you have the correct motor there's nothing wrong with a well sorted 253. Especially with a 5 speed.