I have a 400 in a 78 Chevy 4X4. Do you still have the Prix that the engine came out of. If so you can use those frame and motor mounts and manifolds. You are correct on the resistance wire as the 78 would be new enough for HEI. You can either run a separate ballast resistor for the points distributor or better yet, get an HEI dist for the 455. HTH
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