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First off, don't get offended, but the block is not .30 over. That would be three hundred thousandths. It's 0.030" over or thirty thousandths.

The best heads currently available that are affordable and iron are the Chevrolet L31 Vortec units, part number 12558060. they are fully assembled with valves, springs, keepers and retainers for $249.75 each at Scoggin-Dickey Chevrolet ( www.sdpc.com ). With the springs supplied, they are limited to a valve lift of 0.450", but can be ordered modified for 0.525" lift under part number SD8060A for $324.75 each. You have to use a Vortec intake manifold with them, but most guys will want to change manifolds anyway.

The camshaft should be the last thing you order because you must tailor it to your specific static compression ratio and intended usage.

Use this same thread to ask questions as you work your way along and some of us on here will be glad to answer your questions, including helping you pick a cam when the time comes.

You might want to order a Scoggin-Dickey catalog online. It's free.

P.S. read this paper I wrote on compression ratio to get a good idea of your actual ratio as you plan your build....
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