"Tearing it up on the streets was the quote, Correct ?

If a guy wants to tear it up on the streets it doesent matter how much horsepower or cost of the build is. Its traction.

Want to blow the tires off ? or fry them for an 1/8th mile yet drive on the interstate at 75 mph all day long ? 440

IMO truely to many variables from money available to car weight, gear and tire size.

Honestly, I feel bang for the buck is 440. But to be different and like to hear RPM ? 383 but you will need gear and converter to do the 383 which costs drivability.

My opinion only.

So the bartender says to the horse " Gee, Why the long face?"