[mrein3]

Originally Posted by 71K20chevy

I'd definitely put a cam in it, not much bigger than stock, but maybe like a 204* duration or something? Headers wouldn't be a bad idea, but it's all about how much you're willing to spend.

Let me insert the word "roller" in front of your word cam above.
With the motor oil they sell us these days I will never rebuild an engine and stick another flat tappet cam in it.

I hate headers. That is a personal preference.

Figure out your rear end gears now. If you're running 3.08s stick with a stock transmission. If you're running 3.73s or 4.11s, put a 700r4 on you list of things to do right the first time.