1973 engine upgrades

[noonanstang73]

to start with, my name is Dan and I am a just-fair:smash: shade tree mechanic.

I have a 1973 302 2V. It has 36,000 on it. I have upgraded the top end of the motor with a 4V and intake combo; but I want to do more.

Would appreciate a resource (i.e., "engine upgrade for dummies") on options I might consider.

Any input is welcomed...thank you.

Dan

 

[dsblk93gt]

How far do you want to get into the motor?

 

[noonanstang73]

I am open to suggestions. Obviously, cost, access to doing the job right, and yield (power upgrade) for the effort would have to be considered.

I am thinking a cam?

maybe moving into a swap of 351 heads (but understand that can have some tag along change overs required)?

Headers?

what are the implications as any of the above relate to the trans (C4) or the rear (I think it is an 8") and how any of these changes might relate to that existing companion items.