[markjohnson]

Wayne, maybe I'll chime in a bit here since you and I seem to share some similar interests and have done some similar builds. Tall Decks have become so popular, especially in 1967-69 Camaros & 1968-72 Novas, that Doug's is even offering that off-the-shelf header for about $790 (#D321). Personally, I'm a big fan of just doing a swap to manual brake master cylinders. I've always put two strikes against power brake boosters.....I think they're big & ugly and since many of us like these big monster duration camshafts, I just don't want to worry about supplying sufficient vacuum. If you still want to retain the PB though, don't forget that those cheater valve covers are available for BBC's that are slightly taller than stock ones but look stock. I think they look great and you can also get even a little more height by stacking those late-model, hard-plastic valve covers together. I've done this several times and have fit Aluminum roller rockers and polylocks underneath them. I really like your short block and man, are those big motors in sleeper cars lots of fun! I'd like to see you dig up a set of older GM aluminum heads though to keep that precious extra 75 LBS. off the nose and give it an L-88/L-89 look about it.