Totally agree. Keep it simple and you'll have a nice reliable ride that puts down a number. My 340 is .030" over with a true 10:1 compression, "J" heads with 2.02 valves, Hughes hydraulic cam,Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, 750 d.p. carb, 1 5/8" headers, 2 1/2" exhaust. I run an automatic with a TCI Streetfighter convertor and a "shift kit". I run a 3.91 gear, super stock springs, and MP 50/50 shocks. Front shocks are Comp Eng adjustables with stock torsion bars. This combo went 12.80's and was super reliable. I have since put on some Edelbrock heads, 1.7 roller rockers, and a 100 shot of nitrous. Best time to date is 11.41 @ 119 mph. Good luck and have fun, :thumbup:
Randy