Originally Posted by
Truckracer
The easiest way to pic up a bit of power is to increase the compression ratio by installing a slightly thinner base gasket. From there, taking just a bit of timing out of the engine can sometimes increase full throttle RPM. Just a couple of degrees can make a big difference on some engines.
Check your piston to head clearance. Consider .015" to be a minimum.
On a different note, part of the experiment will be to see if the crankshaft lives...
AV8TOR