FORD Main Bearings in an AMC(?)

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   Has anyone else done this?

Using slightly modified Ford main bearings in an AMC V8 to open up a greater selection of modern performance bearings instead of the just 2 or 3 choices we have now:

 https://www.horsepowermonster.com/2016/the-amx-update-building-an-amc-390-to-go-into-a-restored-1969-amx/

 Finding a tri-metal performance bearing with a harder babbit than stock 
also proved problematic. Instead, Dorton found that Ford bearings have 
the correct housing bore and journal diameters. The tangs don't match 
up, so they were machined off in a lathe. Dorton says cutting the tangs 
off doesn't increase the likelihood of spinning a bearing--the proper 
amount of bearing crush will lock them in place--you just have to be 
careful about lateral placement before bolting down the rod and main 
caps. Calico coated the ACL bearings for added protection. Because of 
the unique width of the crankshaft main journals, Dorton had to bite the
 bullet and use a standard AMC unit for the thrust bearing.

^I believe this build was from a few years ago,
but don't think I've seen this covered here before.

The builder is Keith Dorton, Automotive Specialists, Concord, NC 
http://www.automotivespecialists.com/

 I think the Ford 351 Cleveland series engine uses 2.75" mains
 as does their aftermarket Ford Motorsports 351 Windsor blocks/cranks.

For what it's worth,
 dyno claims are listed as:
525 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 492.3 foot/pounds of torque at 5,100
with a Crane 248/256 @0.050 lift solid roller
Lift is listed as 0.400", if that's the lobe lift it would be .640"

Also,
 what intake is this?

It's listed as an Edelbrock at the end,
I guess it could be a Torker but the carb pad doesn't look rotated like our Torkers.
Maybe it's the Indy big single?

Manufacturers

Automotive Specialists; 704/786-0187; (engine assembly)

ACL Performance Engine Bearings; 800/847-5521; (bearings)

ARP; 800/826-3045; (fasteners)

Calico Coatings; 704/483-2202; (bearing coatings)

Centerforce; 928/771-8422; (clutch, pressure plate)

Cloyes Gear; 479/646-1662; (timing set)

Cometic Gasket; 800/752-9850; (gaskets)

Comp Cams; 901/795-2400; (rocker arms)

Crane Cams; 866/388-5120; (camshaft, lifters)

Diamond Pistons; 877/552-2112; (pistons, rings, pins)

Edelbrock; 800/416-8628; (cylinder heads, valve covers, intake, water pump)

Holley; 270/782-2900; (carburetor, fuel pump, regulator)

Hooker; 866/464/6553; (headers)

March Performance; 888/729-9070; (accessory drive)

Milodon; 805/577-5950; (oil pan, pickup)

Molnar Technologies; 616/940-4640; (connecting rods)

MSD Performance; 915/857-5200; MSDPerformance.com; (distributor, plug wires)

ShafTech; 419/435-6372; (crank modification)

Summit Racing Equipment; 800/230-3030; (front cover, oil pump, various)

Trend Performance; 586/447-0400; (pushrods)