Kind of eyeballing a street rod with a 354 that needs a bunch of work to make it “done”.
Anything to eyeball deeper ? I heard that the heads are fragile bone stock using unleaded fuel. Also looking for something with MPG as a concern ... as I really want to really DRIVE IT.
Check the sides of the block for cracks. The heads have NO issues. Some valve seats were induction hardened, some had inserts.
We use 10:1 in virtually everything that leaves the shop and modern fuel is not a problem. Mopar electronic ign is best system IMHO.
New cam cores are usually available from the 'big' guys.
Yes, some parts can be expensive so shop around.
Send an email or call if you have questions. hemi.parts@yahoo.com
