I don't know if it's as much an issue of their ablility to handle the
power as it is the power they lose (in the torque converter, etc).

However, if you encounter a '93 Formula with 5.7L & 6-Speed Manual,
You'll be SOL, I'm afraid. ;) BTW, I know of what I speak as a former
owner of a 5.7L Auto IROC (1989) and current owner of the
aforementioned car... 
 
Chris S. 
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