Haven't gotten much done (stupid rusty bolts) and still don't have the engine, but was finally able to get in touch with the guy.
Parts are coming in and I am going to go ahead and get my base timing curve on the MSD 6010 setup using my PC before I install the box as I've got some general timing guidelines thanks to LS1tech, and apparently the pre-loaded timing pills don't work worth squat. My wife tells me there's a huge pile of parts on the front porch... can't wait to get home this evening.