If you going to do that conversion, I strongly suggest you use a Windsor engine (289, 302, 351, 302-based stroker, etc). Good fit, aftermarket is strong, parts are plentiful, and can be built very powerfully.
auto? manual?
3.55 is as deep as you want to go w a DD if you don't have overdrive. My opinion.
Recal speedo by changing the nylon driven gear (on speedo cable) in the transmission to a different tooth count. You'll have to get one to match (at least approximate) the gears you end up with.
Ive not used that kit, but in looking at the caliper bracket I dont know how one could install that backwards. *shrug*
why would they look funny? All sorts of wheel setups have calipers to the front.
No, go to 1.94/1.6 Chebby valves. The rest depends on your combination, but yes, decently-done C9 or D00E heads can get you to 350 FWHP. For intricate details I will defer to Mr Hearne or other sage engine-builder types :hail2:
..but if I was you, I'd get the Dart irons or something like...
4-bbl carb, intake, set timing/ignition, deeper gears. See where you are at that point. You feel a lil more ambitious, home port your heads.
Want to go farther, then cam + head change.
another tip: wrap the foam edges in plastic sheet or garbage bags...its very slippery and helps the cover go right on.
Leave a corner of the plastic exposed, and once the cover's on, pull the plastic out.