451, Eddy or MP Alum Heads, 10:1, RPM Air Gap, not too wild on the cam. headers or HP manifolds depending on personal preference and hp expectations and finish it off with a good 2.5" mandrel bent exhaust system and low restriction mufflers.
For your stated use, the 400 stroker is definitely the way to go with the biggest advantage of the 5.7 being mileage. +
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