This is the reason some guys just drop the car off at a shop and pick it up when it's done. They don't know how to set up the car correctly, nor do they care what's done to the car to reach their goal. They want X result and a good shop can deliver the results you want (within reason). You might look at taking the car to a performance shop, paying the $$ and enjoying the car. That, or do a lot more research and work with someone who wants to help you reach your goal, reasonably (not an 8k rpm stroker). Your goals have to align with your budget, and it sounds like it's time to adjust one or the other.

Good luck.

 

i like to have a bit more of a hands on with my car.... and i dont know of any local shops that seem to know what they are doing

you do make a great point, i have had many many people tell me to just fix the head gasket put it back together and drive the hell out of it the way it was.... but i want somethign the way i want it and if it takes me another 2 years to turn the car on, so be it.

this is what you guys and girls are here for, to help out a dying breed; the american muscle car fan. with al the the help i can find on here i will meet my goals and i wll love every second i have with this car.

i will not give up!!!