I also agree with the small valve heads, probably out perform the big valves at lower rpm's. The reason I am all for a smaller cam for a mild build was the valve train issues such as not having to swap springs if they are healthy, mild lift and the press studs should be ok and you can torque the stock rockers down to 20 and forget about it. If the budget is an issue, a stock intake with a spread-bore (650 vacuum secondary) holley would be nice, I like the Q-Jet but they add quite a few bucks to the budget unless you are good with them. That all leaves more money for a quality ignition system, good headers, "x" pipe system, all items that can be brought to the next motor if he ever decides to build a bigger one. If it makes 318 hp like Tom S's that would be one fun 350 for not alot of cash. As a side note, I remember when a 14 second car was considered quick, always alot of fun to drive.
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