I just bought a 1978 Chevy C10 with a new BBC 454 Motor in it with Hedman Headers...I am looking to put some more horsepower into the motor, but at a poor mans pocket price..I always wanted this kind of motor and need some advice on how to maximize the most out of it. Any recommendations on Carb, Camshaft, crankshaft, etc is much appreciated. I am not sure even what the compression is on this motor. Any help is much appreciated. Thanks Guys..

-Chad-

 

Figure out what heads and intake manifold you have, there's a lot of power to be had on an old Chevy in the top end. Maybe just a good port and polish and maybe shave the heads but keep compression reasonable.
How much power are you looking to make?

 

weiand dual plane intake, 700cfm holley doublepumper crane 2782nc camshaft.