the exaust divider is a new one on me. i recon that will be in the handbook. i havent seen high temp jb weld yet but i'll figure something out. maybe notch the head and slide one in, make it so the header holds it in place. im almost sure about the pertronix upgrade with a better coil but probably not the msd. i hope the carb tom sends is the 270 cfm version. im also curious to see if i'll have to open up the clifford adapter. i think i'll end up going mild since i really want this thing to light them up from a dead start, but still get over 20 mpg. im already scared of what some of the other big ticket items are going to cost. the car will have a/c, power disc brakes, huge-mungus sway bars, and either a flaming river steering box, or a rack and pinion.....and im starting with none of that. this is a very base model 68. my bother in law's 67 has the original power steering and isnt a big fan. im also wondering if i can get a set of buckets that are comfortable and have headrests and still look good with the 68 interior. if not i'll make headrests on these. no fast and furious looking seat, something that looks classic. the motor is just part of the package and will likely need to be done soon. this car is going to be dependable, strong, and touring. almost the exact opposite of the tempermental, loud, and nasty 67. the subframe connectors, stiff rear springs, caltracs, 90/10 shocks, no sway bar, open headers, and unforgiving clutch in the other car wears a grown man out. this little six is going to be smooth, nimble, quiet, and quick enough to put the ricers in the mirror. i know that 225 net hp and 3.08 gears was enough to put the 5.0 mustangs in the 14's and those cars were a bit heavier that the old coupes. this is gonna be fun. all i need now is money. thanks for all the info on the carb and distributor. gonna fabricate a mechanical throttle linkage if i can since the clifford adapter faces the carb sideways. if the car starts sputtering in the turns since the adapter faces the carb like that, i'll raise the float a tad and extend the vent if needed. will i have to get the webber breather or can i make an aftermarket open element work? i saw someone say they did a cold air induction with a conical, sounds good. im a huge weight freak, even though i always race with full interior and trim. im thinking the single exaust with a long tube style header and free flowing muff. i noticed the 2 inch pipe has been recomended a lot, is the 2.25 pipe big enough to kill velocity in a mild 200? i know a lot of guys here have mild 200's, what kind of hp are you guys getting? lets say 9:1 comp., h/w 5200 or similar carb, a 260 cam grind, and header? would that be enough to crest the 150 mark?