Kelly - Thanks for your reply.
I had thought about the ARAO 32 valve aluminum heads but I can't get enough information to fel comfortable about them so now I was thinking the Australian Clevelend aluminum 3V heads on a Dart Windsor Aluminum 9.5 deck block as the basic combo.
418 cubic inches, forged steel crank, forged steel h=beam connecting rods, forged coated pistons, stainless steel valves, roller rockers, roller cam (not sure if I would go hydraulic or mechanical yet)Beehive springs.
I want the engine to be able to hold together without any problems up to 7500rpm. It will be cammed so the power band begins to drop off at 7200rpm.
I would welcome any additional thoughts you have on this combination.
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