D100 360 Build Advice

Hey Guys. I’m wondering if you could look over the part’s we’ve been gathering for my dad’s '71 D100 longbed and tell me what you think. We found a free '79 4bbl 360 from a truck that he’s rebuilding to mostly stock, with the addition of a few bolt-ons.

The bottom end is stock with new rings, bearings, etc. Advertised CR is 8.4:1, but I’ve heard that most often they’re closer to 8:1 or less. We’ll be checking it once the short block is assembled. Heads are stock 586s (1.88”, 1.60”) with new replacement 340 valve springs and fresh valve job. For a cam, we’re looking at Comp’s XE256H, which is just a step above stock at 212*/218*, .447”/.455”, 110LSA with stock rockers. We may go for the smaller XE250H if the compression ends up being stupid low. Others we're considering are lunati's 700 and 701.

Other parts we’ve gathered for cheap or free are a new double roller timing set, Edelbrock RPM intake, Holley 80457S 600 vac sec carb, MP electronic ignition w/ recurved distributor. Truck also has headers and dual exhaust, 727, 8.75 w/ 3.23s.

The truck is just his cruiser for him to get his coffee in the morning and will likely never see 5,000 RPM. We’re shooting for a reliable low budget upgrade over the tired 318/2bbl that it currently has.

What are your thoughts on this combo? Would I be better off trying to find a used Edelbrock performer manifold instead of the RPM (non-airgap) intake? Does anything stand out to you?

Thanks!