With the 55 Tbird body taking shape its time to cart the engine off to machine shop.  After reading lots of posts on the website here are my plans for the engine.  Keep in mind I am not looking to create a race car just a spirited solid driver.

Have engine and components bored, balanced and decked as necessary to start with a nice solid square platform.

Zero deck the pistons

groove block for oil flow in center bearing chase

Add larger valve heads with VITON seals( have found a nice set) would do aluminum but that is for another day since they aren't ready

57 up distributor with Peritronix conversion

Blue Thunder manifold with gaskets that restrict heat passages

FPA headers ( used on my mustangs and great product)

Modern carb with electric choke

PCV dump the road draft tube

Mild street cam (want a little rumble but be drivable)

Roller timing chain

Higher ratio rocker arms (found a very clean original set)

Large flow thermostat 170 to 180 degrees and 7lb cap

electric fan and modified water pump to increase flow (July and August get real hot in Southern Illinois so more cooling the better in my mind)

FMX tranny conversion

Balance tube and 2 inch exhaust

Any parts not used (original tach, fordomatic TPot will go into storage)

Need advice on Cam and any observations on mistakes I am proposing.  Love this website, the best I have ever been on for getting help