Well, I'll toss in a few suggestions. I run a Cleveland I like to wind up.
Ford's biggest mistake on the Cleveland was the oiling system. Known fact, there are a number of ways to combat it.
Melings ( spell it right when you worder it ) HVHP
oil pump is a must.
Tap and install .100 restrictors across the three middle jounals and do the end the same way but with two restrictors. Then align hone the block with the restrictors out.
Do whatever else machine work you are going to do to the block at this time. Make sure the second or third web/journal is not cracked ( this happens ).
Wash it twice and install those restrictors with loc tite.
I would balance the entire rotating assembly.
Install rotating mass into block. I would use ARP studs and nuts.
If you go to 8 qrts, use the Canton road race and their pickup for the
oil pump.
Use a billet steel
oil pump drive ( the ford ones twist up ).
I would either buy, get or make a set of boss 351 heads with adjustable valve train. Yeah, I know, they breath too much for the street. Hey, do what you want.
Use the Crane gold roller rockers.
Run the Oil balance line from the front of the engine to the rear. There is a port next to the oil filter. Thread a nipple into the port and run a hard line to the rear of the block where the oil pressure sending unit goes. 3/8 Stainless works nice and will help with the oiling problems.
I like the Torqer ( try to spell this one correctly ) intake, it flows okay and doesn't cost a fortune.
I like the 3310 for a carb with a few tuning items.
You should have a smooth running Cleveland that will wind up nicely.
