Replying to my own post, that's a bad sign.

Just wanted to add, I just started on a "performance" head for this motor. This week I will tear down and boil out the good head I've got and start documenting it. I don't know anyone around here (Los Angeles) who does head work that I can afford to look at it with an eye towards what might be done to improve flow and heat.

I've got ignition pretty much under control (pertronix and lots of advance).

I have a Howell TBI kit, and will fit it to the head. I hope it's not too much flow for this motor and the maps work out.

Last, I want to work out an exhaust system. Maybe just the longest three pipes I can fit into a simple collector.