magnum heads, 10.6 to 1 and a mild cam?

Yes this is my truck, I was going to put another engine in it, unfortunatly had to sell it off to pay some bills. So I am back to my original 360. Anyways Im using long tube 1 5/8 headers, into 3" tubes, x pipe and 3" race bullets. Not too worried about fuel economy. No emmisions
also have a 4.10 rear axle if needed.

Absolutely, a big exhaust can help deduce detonation. {Think about it)....
A short intake charge,with an extended duration with a good exhaust port.Extends the R.P.M.'s Inc creasing torque. .(Where I learned).,...