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When building the engine, consider using aluminum heads...they will allow you to bump your compression up a full point without detonation due to the heat dissapation characteristics of the head material. With the slightly higher compression, you can go a little milder on the cam and maintain high HP while improving drivability (good brake assist, lower and smoother idle speed, etc.) For a daily driver, a mid-range roller valve train and a vacuum secondary 850 holley suits the BBC nicely. I've had good luck with stock large-field coil GM starters (check the field input connector...if it is on the 'fat' part of the starter, it is a small field.. ir it is on the 'narrower' part of the starter housing, it is a large field). The biggest thing, however, is DO NOT skimp on the heads... that's where you will get the biggest gain in performance. Example...try running really fast while sucking air through a straw...lol. Good luck in your decision...