You can follow the Edelbrock route for sure, and be secure in the knowledge that the parts match and are made to work together....or you can try another classic combination for small block Fords....
1) Dual plane high-rise intake such as the Edelbrock Performer or Weiand Stealth.
2) Small cam, such as a Comp cams 260H or 268H.
3) Dual exhaust (with headers preferably--think Hooker or Hedman), even 2" pipes are a big boost over single exhaust...and provide good off the line torque.
4) When you think that you've got the combination well tuned, go buy yourself some 3.55 rear gears.....it will make as big a difference as all the other parts put together.
This combination is limited by the stock heads of course, but can still provide a great improvement for the $$$ spent. Most people new to modifications should probably leave the stock heads on until they have a good understanding of just how many changes new heads can create (new rocker arms, valve springs, pushrods, valve covers, compression ratio, piston to valve clearances, etc.)
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66 GT Fastback,fuel injected 5.0, 5-speed, cable clutch, JBA's and duals, 3.40 gears and handling mods...just call me "Doc"
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