Mild 360 engine rebuild recommendations

Plymouth65 said

I have a stock 73 Dart 318 automatic that I would like to get a little more out of it. I am not interested in fixing up the 318 at this time. I have gathered the following parts, an 86 360 that needs to be bored 40 over. 360 heads with 202 valves, Edelbrock dual plane intake, Edelbrock 600 carb, Roller Rockers 1.5, MSD Distributor & MSD 6AL2 box and coil, Headers & 8 3/4 Suregrip 3:55 gears. I am looking for a mild build. I am looking for recommendations for pistons and cam.

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KB-107’s or the Federal Mogul side coated piston that are like the KB-107’s. not zero decked, zero decking can possible lead to a 9.8-1 - 93 octane user.
I have found a 226@050 cam very good with 3.55’s. Largest tire I’d use is at 27” in diameter. 26 is better.
A small converter is recommended. If a converter is not in the cards, back the cam duration down to 216@050. The 226@040 is a little large for a stock converter.
You’ll only need .500 lift unless you start working on the heads.
Look for an LSA @108