Ported 452 or Edelbrock RPM

OK I started it today and put some miles on. I used NGK plugs with 7 rating.
First of it started right up, it was really great as if nothing was done to it.
No pinging at all, sounds really mean, you can feel it in your chest.
Also no leaks which I was worried about due to all the negatives about my steel shim gaskets choice.

While I was swapping the heads I also replaced thermostat with new 180 degrees rated and it really did the job. Car goes up to temp in no time and keep 190 all the time.

After putting some miles on I revved it a bit and checked acceleration, all I can say is I am sure it is better. Revs like a small block, I will post a small movie to show.

Now I finally need to take my 727 off to fix front seal leak and do dyno test.