Best Year for Mopar 360 LA Engines

Hi Gents,

I'll be looking to install a stock 360 in my 72' Duster at some point and was wondering if any of you can talk about the differences (advantages/disadvantages) between 360s built in various years and what I should look for. For example, if I have a choice between a stock rebuilt 1974 year 360 or a 1976 360, would the later year be preferred? If so, why or why not?

I want to keep this forum somewhat focused, so lets keep the discussion focused on the pre-magnum years.

Thanks,