Anyone here know anything about Ford Pickups and engines?

He's right. The CJ heads SUCK BALLS below 3500 RPM. Plus they were made for way more compression than they ever saw. You ever seen their intake ports? Google it. They are stupid big. The 2V heads are much better for low RPM street use. Sounds like plenty of negotiating room. Be careful. Sounds like it might not be what you want.

Yeah especially since he stated he doesn't want cash and instead wants my Dart.