Best way to solve the dilema is to build the motor the way you like and put it in your car, and enjoy the car. That way the only person that needs to be made happy is you.
Win, win


69 Dart GTS A4 Silver All steel, flat factory hood, 3360race weight
418 BPE factory replacement headed stroker, 565 lift solid cam
Best so far, 10.40 @127 1/4
1.41 best 60 foot
6.60 at 103.90 1/8