Theres needs and wants.
For chalk, think of it as bored 283 for carb and exhaust sizing.
The 292 seems to have combustion chambers that somewhat resemble Pontiac v-8s and both thrive on dual pattern camshafts, maybe,the 292's would like 30 degree intake seats (Pontiac ace Jim Hand says they work better than 45's in the ponchos up to .400" lift, and most cams go to .400" or more during lift and closing-and if your'e gonna do a valve job, the 30 degree should not cost any more than a 45)).
For cheese, maybe one should think of the 292 six as a 400 Pontiac when it comes to cams and try to pattern a smooth cam such as a "P" cam 197/213 @.050 113 lobe seperation; or an "S" cam 212/225 @ .050 116 lobe seperation both with 113 intake centerline. Some Pontiacs did come 1.65 rockers instead of 1.5's.
Its hard to beat a Pontiac for torque. as ol' Hank says, IMHO.
