13.3's to 11.8's to Forget it...

Small valve heads that flow 200. What you are saying is combo dependent.
Also the big block idea is a good idea to get to the goal, but for him to change everything is Doug's headers and a new transmission.. I certainly don't see that happening..
you guys are having enough trouble trying to get him to understand he's going to at least need better heads let alone changing the whole combination...