Yeah after i did some reading over that article that john posted and a little more research i determined that after gearing (going with 3.73's) im going to have to open up the whole top end to allow it the breathe better since the exhaust side of the house is already taken care of.
Why do you say stay away from the ford alphabet cams? curious.
I was thinking either Holley or Edelbrock for the intake, possibly Edelbrock for the heads as well(that might take some extra putting away though since i'm really liking the performer heads they have out versus the e street).
The car runs great for an old car that wasn't under the best of care if it wasn't for the interior not fully being together my friend would've driven it to his house. Nevertheless i still am going the basics upgrade all the wiring, fluids, distro cap and rotor, etc. just so i know that its reliable and can set myself up for more parts down the road.