I've got a stock stroke combo I really like. icon 836 pistons, 440 source h-beam rods, edelbrock 84cc heads, engle k65 cam, edelbrock ch28 with two 600's, tti exhaust. this has been a very reliable drive anywhere pump gas engine. I simply don't work on it! I do road trips, no low gears, no loose converter; just turn the key and go. the piston/rod/head combo gives near perfect quench; burns very clean. the cam's a small solid (238@.050"/.510 lift). the carbs are flawless. the angle plugs are easy to service. the tti stuff fits like a glove. power is very smooth; will blow the tires off! best set-up I've come up with for just plain getting out and enjoying the car.