I've got a 283 that I'm planning on dropping in my Model A. It has camel hump heads which I'd like to retain. I'm building a fairly traditional rod. I plan on running a banjo rear end with 4:11 gears, Bias ply tires, wishbones, and a late model t-5 transmission. Obviously, with this set up, the traction and hook up are far from ideal. I'm looking for something on the mild side, that is durable, not going to cost me an arm and a leg, and willing to rev yet maintain decent street manners. I'd also like to run a 3x2 set up, preferably with Strombergs or Holley 94s.

Please let me know what yopu would do if this were your motor, especially regarding head work, cam and valvetrain recommendations would be great.

Thanks!