It`s hard to go fast with out spending money..Go with a step header,,,or Flowtech headers..I held a flowtech beside hooker, only diff. i could tell was the price. Use your carb. for now.Maybe a used air-gap or a used LD-340 intake.Your going have to shop to save money.Go to( engine parts for sale) on this forum.(cam) stock 340 w/210/220 dur. and 429/442 lift,w/114* L.S.A. or a 214/224 dur. and 443/465 lift w/112* L.S.A. Roller timing chain,have heads checked for defects before working on them. If you like doing has much as you can to save$$$ Harbor freight has a long shaft die grinder on sale,$30.00 buy assortment of grinding burs(their not cheap)but worth it in the long run.Gasket port match your heads,And your intake.Use wd-40 or equal,to keep aluminium shavings from clogging your bits.normal valve job,springs installed..(don`t recomend 3-angle for a daily driver) up grade your ing.w/hotter coil and copper or stainless core plug wires.Autolite plugs#63..340 windage tray w/ high-volume oil pump.(cams are speed pro w/matching lifters&springs)2800 converter,,,3.55 gears. How much money is left? how about s/s springsw/adj.snuber,long shocks... Those of you reading this,i would gladly welcome your input..Don`t want steer him wrong..NOT sure about the exhaust system,,,maybe checkw/ your local muffler shop,then compare prices. To help compression use 20* steel head gaskets.. Northern auto parts have mounts for your application....60.00 bucks..www.naparts.com