Yes Doc, the 232 in a Gremlin is not that bad. It has quite a bit of get up and go. No dragster but I don't worry about getting on the expressway with it. The 258 I had in my other Gremlin had a little more ump to it but not all that much. I always contributed it to it not having any emissions controls on it and the 2 barrel carb. Now if you really wanted to see a dog it was my 60 Comet with a 144 and a 2 speed auto. You stepped on the gas and prayed. Terry