Well lets talk about that compression then. That's a static ratio that I've pulled out of the air based of the original. But, things were different back then, things like fuel for one.
Should I look for pistons with a little more relief volume? Maybe get down in the 9.5 range?
I mean seriously, I'd like to hit 300 hp with a fairly smooth idle, good vacuum, stock converter etc. And I'd liek to do so with all things considered, such as today's fuel and modern cam grinds.
Your goal is quite reasonable. I might even go closer to 9:1 compression.
Are the heads getting any work beyond new guides and a stock type valve job?
