To all of the others out there who think way too far into the "what ifs".......I am asking for opinions. I recently picked up a spare long block for my truck for $150 complete except for the intake. The engine currently in my truck is less than a year old and runs great........so I decided to start my first complete build. My idea is a late 60's early 70's chevy truck with a moderately modified small block and manual transmission.

The block and heads are 1992 with the center screw rocker covers. I would like to change over to either a 2X4 or 3X2 carb setup for the visual effect of cool. The manifolds I can find are fit up to 1986. What changed that the manifolds wont fit a 1992?

I am thinking of a cam around 230 duration @ 0.050" and gross lift around 0.480". This would require a bit of compression.........with piston deck and gasket totalling about 0.040". a bore of 4.030", 76cc heads: I figure pistons with 10cc domes should bring the SCR to about 10.75:1. I plan an running 93-97 octane unleaded. I don't really have the budget for a new 383 kit but I can make the stretch to a multi carb setup a little more justifiable.

My questions are many. Does this setup sound about right? Suggestions? What trannys are working well and what do I look for? Right now I don't have the truck to put this in but I would like to form a plan ahead of time so I can better complete the build from start to finish and stay on task.

Thanks ahead of time for input and opinions. I appreciate the little details that are earned through experience and wisdom.
Chris