What I have been up to lately

[impalaboy9]

First of all I would like to say thanks to everyone for their help, advice, and opinions. I recently moved from NE to ND for grad school so the truck hasn't had too much attention lately. I'm proud to announce that I am starting to rebuild a 302. 327 .40 over, forged pistons, double hump heads, tunnel ram, and old school finned vette valve covers. This is my first rebuild so I will try to attach lots of pics as I go through it. The tunnel ram will be drilled for an old school oil fill and breather. Going back together it will be backed by a tremec 5spd. I know its small cubes and people want the cubes and torque for these trucks but that's not how I am going, instead I'm gonna let her scream at 6500rpm I am considering a lightened pressure plate and clutch to help her spin up quick. Any thoughts or experience with the lightened parts and the expense? I have attached some pics of the truck. Let me know what you think. I'd also love to hear from some ND people. I am in Grand Forks and would love to do some car shows this summer or join a car club. Fill me in on what I'm missing, hope everyone is having a great year.