[screamingchief]

See my problem is as a ase master tech and all around able mechanic I do virtually all my own work including transmissions,carbs,ignition,engines(except machine work)etc. and don't rely on buying new stuff all the time as buying used and fixing and modifying is no issue to me.So building a Q-jet would be a hell of lot cheaper than buying ANY new carb.The same goes for ignition and feel a well dialed in stock (points or hei) with fresh components would be more than adequate for this build,this is exactly what I was trying to get at,things like the x-pipe exhaust are optional items imo,as the cost/hp dictates this is not critical,and can be done at a future time when funds allow,I would convert to screw in studs LONG before spending money on the x-pipe,aftermarket ignition, and any unneeded parts.I do agree that some decent headers and duals will help if affordable,but they also could wait if needed.These are issues he needs to decide on as it is his project were just source for ideas.