What would it take to make 1.44 lbs-ft per cid ?

I’m not here to argue with you, I’ll just do it. I’m lucky to have a mate who has written tech articles ( not R.E, an Aussie) who says it’s very achievable, not only that, he’s done it with our local 308 holdens.
If your buddy regularly pumps out engines that make that much lbs-ft per cid then everything should be fine, not saying he can't. I was just pointing out for the average guy it's a little up there basically that's a decent 340 torque number. And even if you don't still should make 350 hp at a reasonable rpm.

Be nice to see how it turns out, I like kick *** little engines.