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In search of the BEST add on parts combination for a 351c 4v rebuild . . .

In search of the BEST add on parts combination for a 351c 4v rebuild . . .

My goal, is a street combination but taking advantage of the 351 Cleveland originally built with road racing in mind. Which parts will work best with my parameters?

My Parameters: 351c 4v block and 4V open chamber heads with good balance power range between 2000 – 6500 rpm and an engine flywheel output of 375 hp and try to achieve 15 mpg or better.

My combination:

351 4v Engine:
Balanced, original piston rods (polished, shot-peened, ARP bolts), .030 overbore flat top pistons compression 9-9.5:1 or .030 domed pistons compression 10-10.5:1

Heads:
4V open chamber heads, stock rockers with stainless steel valves, exhaust port plates exhaust stainless, intake gasket “printoseal” 4-V felpro

Cam:
Hydraulic cam with around 230- 240 duration @ 0.050”

Exhaust:
Hall big boar headers with original Ansa mufflers (baffles removed)

Intake:
Blue Thunder or Holly Street Dominator Intakes both are open plenum

Carburetor:
780 Holly or 700 Holly

Ignition:
MSD 6a ignition and MSD distributor

Oil Pan:
10 quart oil pan

Which parts combination will work best with my parameters? Confused

Thanking you in advance for your input.
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