2.3 block ?

[luvtruck]

i am planning on a wild 2.3 turbo build. how much horsepower will a 2.3 block handle? how could i find a svo tall deck block? does anyone else make aftermarket blocks? power estimated at 600 hp and want it to have a reliable foundation! i am an engine machinist ability of work not issue just dont want to waste my time with a factory turd if better is out there

[Stinger]

There are people that have exceeded that power level with stock blocks, though most all of them do a partial fill of the coolant passages for the sake of added strength. Billet maincaps aren't a bad idea either.

Tall deck engines pop up for sale on turboford and ebay from time to time, most bring $3500+. Nobody else makes an anftermarket block.