I understand that a bigger motor can theoretically make more power, but that isn't actually the question I asked.

Obviously, if I could afford to build a big block stroker, that's what I would do, but I can't.

So I'm stuck between building up a big block, or a 360 stroker and making use of the small block parts I've got.

If I go with the stroker, I get to utilize a lot of small block stuff I've already got. Good headers, oil pan, dizzy, valve covers, crap like that.

If I go big block, I don't have to buy a stroker kit, but I'll need an oil pan, headers, 727, etc.

The two things are close enough that I could swing either one in a pinch, I just don't know which is likely to make more power, and is a big block going to make enough extra to offset the extra weight?