First & foremost.... It's your car, engine swaps are just nuts & bolts.... Do what makes you happy... But keep the stock parts if you have them...
Now the other side..
440 with 4 spd, A/C wasn't an option
440-6 A/C wasn't an option..
So you'll never fool those who know & I doubt thats your intent...
FWIW as you know when that Sixpack has all the barrels open things get exciting pretty quickly.... I wouldn't want to give that up...
Oh, about the console, they always rattle, they make access to the rear seat a little tougher & without one your GF can slide over next to you....