The other problem is that year of engine has probably got a cast iron crank in it which will limit how many ponies you can build to before going forged. First thing Id do is drop the oil pan and post the crank casting number.
~ cast crank is good to about 600hp and lighter the the forged one.
~ stock block is good for about 650-700hp. over that is no mans land.
~ no need to post crank #'s cause its a cast crank.
i seriously doubt he's lookin for that kinda horsepower.
