I ran my Cuda like this from 79-82. 440 ported 915's, TRW piston with a dome actual 10.9 compression, crane commander hydraulic 528/552 and I think 246/252 @.050, torker with a vac. 780cfm, hooker 1-7/8" super comps.,727 with a 10" converter and 8-3/4 with 4.56 gears. best ET/MPH 11.78/117