170 tips for a budget!

66fs said
For a budget, mill the head .060 and get a good valve job. Single exhaust 2 1/4 pipe, small cam, 340 valve springs, factory 2 barrel intake and carb, electronic ignition, windage tray, and a big block high pressure oil pump spring. More Power, better mpg, and a lot more fun. Enjoy!

Head mill (measure don't just pick a number) and valve job YES
Single exhaust 2 1/4 pipe Only if it needs exhaust work any way
Small cam, 340 valve springs YES
Factory 2 bbl intake and carb Only if the price is right, most factory super six manifolds are way overpriced, can usually find an Offie cheaper.
Electronic ign YES, with a recurve
Windage tray NO, little to no gain on a street engine, and price is more then the cost of a cam or head milling.
Big block oil pressure spring. OK but not necessary, is cheap, and won't hurt. Do not use a high voluum oil pump
More power, better MPG, more fun. Yes, for sure