440 build working with what I’ve got

Okay, yeah your going to have high compression.
What's your plan ?
I think since you have e85 available, do it.
Your engine is going to need it.
That’s the new plan, my carb needs a rebuild anyway, so I’ll just convert it in the process. E-85 is available pretty much every major I plan to drive the car around. My biggest concern will be winterizing it to avoid the corrosion, I don’t have much experience with running alcohol or e85.