What would any of you reccomend on books to help my 72 350 perform better. I am trying to learn so it would have to be a dummies guide.

Boomb
You don't need no stinkin books! http://www.chevelles.com/forum/wink.gif Post your questions in the engine/drivetrain or performance forums . Those guys are always tryin to show how smart they are http://www.chevelles.com/forum/biggrin.gif .

You can ask them about the books too. In the past they've recommended a bunch of good ones.
But no foolin the folks who hang out in those two forums are really forgiving of newby type questions. Give it a try. They won't embarrass you.

Anything by David Vizard.

I strongly disagree with Rick. Team members may be well intentioned, but of doubtful experience. Just because my car runs xxx mph, doesn't mean I know why. We usually have knowledge limited to products we have, and more ofter than not, never admit we overpaid, or that some other clod had as good of heads.
I suggest you start your reading Lingenfelter's book, "Building Small Block Chevrolet engines" or somesuch. It discusses a lot about everything, including theory, heads, exhaust, and doesn't shamelessly tout his products, as you normally find. Its cheap and usually availably at Booksamillionand similiar.

Charles Ruse
Been there, paid for it