Let's beef up a 250

[whitesswj]

Guys I want to keep the 250 I6 in my pickup. its a 67 c10 w/ 3 on tree.

I want to get:
> tube headers of good quality (I've seen a few go on eBay).
> 4 bbl Intake and carb. (I've seen a dual carb intake, what cha think?)
> and electric cooling fan and maybe h2o pump.

What do you guys think?
I want to be able to at least compete with a stock V8 but not loose that reputation the 250 has for "going Forever" .

Let's hear it guys. I'm might be rebuilding one of these. I have an extra motor to do this with!!

Thanks, Steven