Engine rebuilding advice

[starrparker]

Thanks Ron and 66Fastback -

That's some good advice and I'll probably do a combination of what you're saying. I do want to use the Holley 600CFM carb I already have and I would be smart cost-wise to keep the stock heads for now - just replace the valve springs probably. I'm aware of what new heads would entail for the most part, but don't want that cost right now. I think I'm going to go with a new manifold, new cam/lifter kit (probably the matched Edelbrock combination). Then add headers and better cooling (water pump and radiator).

That plus the machine shop work should keep it in the neighborhood of $1000-2000 I figure. Does that sound right to you? (email off-line if you like).

This is a good board. I appreciate the heads up and continue to welcome anyone else's advice on this subject. I'll definitely stay a member - good use of the technology. Thanks.

Starr