Martin brings up a good point about looking elsewhere for an additional problem. Sounds like you have have a highly modified setup and are asking a lot out of a stock engine. Any slight issue with any given component will be amplified, given all of the mods. I know that I am not offering much as far as specific help, but just offering a suggestion for a different approach.
Carl


1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission