SBE 318 basic rebuild +CAM , INTAKE, HEADS, expectations?

what you think about decking it with the OEM Flat top pistons?
how much could be done
I'm screwing one together now. Got it with a project I bought a long time ago and was zero decked with stock pistons. Its doable but you'll need to machine manifolds to fit. I went through my pile of manifolds around 8 or more to find one that fit, a Weiand single plane.