thx Nitro, I am wheeling and dealing parts for this car and the edelbrock stuff fell in my lap. The melling cam is available to me cheap. I really don't have the luxury to shop and buy exactly what I need but rather make due with what I can find. What do you mean by "punchy"?

I am running a New Process 4 speed (A-833 RPO code MY6) it has the exact same gear ratios as a 700R4 but its a standard. The rear end is a 3.08 (open), but I plan to find a posi drop in unit eventually with a higher ratio if need be.

My car is a 60 Bel Air boat, I don't think of myself as a 'wannabe', but looking to put together a low budget ride for me and the kids, with a little oomph for the stop lights...