I think a lot overlook the potential of a stock stroke 440 now that stroker kits are so popular. One thing to remember when using a stock crank is you don't have to worry if it will fit properly, since so many of the new stroker cranks need corrective machining right out of the box.

Just me, but if I was going to build a hot street 440 under 600 hp, I'd stick w/ a stock crank.

Six packs are expensive, but aren't the huge PITA many think they are. They run right there w/ a good single plane and big Holley 4 barrel. The expense is a big drawback though.