"IF IT WERE ME" and I had to rework anything exhaust. I'd look into how well a bigger shelf header fits...2-2.125 step etc Rework whatever few tubes if any need attention. Otherwise you're leaving a good amount on the table. There was at least one other comment about something 'might be a tight fit' and I'll share that THAT'S ALWAYS THE CASE in our world. It's just going to take typical hotrodding ingenuity. Also, with that CID and your small ports, I'd target 11-11.5:1 You can make all the power you're after and get by on cheap gas. up