Best bolt ons for a small block

Dan the man said
What's the best curve kit available? I'm thinking about using a 0.050" plug gap, what's a good spark plug these days?

Talk with Don at FBO (4secondsflat.com) but have your combination of parts sorted out first. A .050 gap is to much for the stock ignition but pretty good for a MSD or like set up.

Dan the man said
A tunnel ram for low to midrange torque, thought they are more top end. I'm building a car for cruising, which probably won't see much high rpm's

Like exhaust, the long runner will help to create torque and the straight shot helps a bunch for great air and fuel mixing. Tunnel Rams can be used on massive power house engines or mile builds.

Dan the man said
I don't think that tunnel rams and blowers are a practical thing for a mild built daily driver. Plus blowers increase the cost of the build.

Aside from cost, yes they are, IF you don’t mind a pair of carbs sticking out of the hood. On a blower, they can actually help mileage since there helping the engine breath easier by taking away the normal vacuum draw in or the air and fuel into a forced one. A very low boost, 1-2-3 pounds of boost relieves the engine of the minor stress AND if you can keep your throttle foot out of the throttle.

Would I build it purposely for that? Oh heck no!