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Originally Posted by techinspector1

Cylinder pressure will be high (short cam with 11.19:1 SCR), so make provision for a strong ignition system. Begin budgeting for a higher stall converter. You want to light 'em up at will and I think you'll need a looser converter to do it. I predict that you'll grow weary of paying for 110 pretty quickly. The motor will want more carburetor and a good high-rise, dual-plane intake manifold for max power. Use an Edelbrock Performer RPM part number 7105, 71053 or 71054 and 750 vacuum secondaries carb. Use a 14" x 4" air filter system so the motor can breathe.

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i plan on buying a Fe engine book, to learn more, and the truck will only be a weekend worrier so the gas wont be a problem, so my checklist is
750 car
High amp Msd ignition,
Perforermer rpm intake
And a 4 inch air cleaner
And a higher stall converter

What kina stall should I get?
And i got a k&n 3 inch air cleaner already on hand would that work ok?