What are putting it in? What transmission? What rear end?
You can make more significant improvements in performance without loosing around-town driveability by leaving the engine alone and choosing the right transmission and rear end. A 5 speed with overdrive (like a T-5) will absolutely bring an inline 6 alive.
Carl


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