i got 400 hp and 500 ft lbs out of a used 440 short...trw forged flattops 60 down in the hole, set of 516 closed chamber heads with a mild prot and gasket match, had the bigger valves put in, stock iron sixpack, msd 6al and a set of hooker comp headers...total investment with the sixpack 2800 bucks you should be able to get alot more out of a stroker with the right parts for 8k