Featured Technical Best Flathead Build for a 150 HP+ Cruiser

All good stuff, except...... He's doing this for a '53 Mercury Canadian pickup, which changes a couple of things.

Point 10. CharlieNY is still the guy, but have him do a converted SBC distributor, not a crab. I personally prefer using a flattop Mallory for an SBC, but that's just me.

Point 13. Personally, I would keep a stock flywheel, but that's because I tend to use a truck as a truck from time to time.

Point 9. On a late model truck like this I'd go with a 4BBL or a 2G, but that's more a matter of personal choice.

Since he'll be starting with an 8BA engine anyway, a few more of the steps will be unnecessary, but overall, it's a good plan.