For sure I would go the smallblock stroker route. They flat out run good. I am very impressed with the 408 and up smallblock strokers. I see A-bodies in the 10's all the time with them and still streetable. Dont get me wrong I love my BB stroker but in my heavy B-body I like the extra torque. The smaller cars (and even some B-bodies) run very well with the stroked smallblock. They have great heads out there for them and they make good power. It would cost you to much to switch over to BB or the new Hemi. If you cant afford to stroke it now and still want to race then throw it together and add some juice if you have to go faster. Good luck , Ron