451 stroker, short connecting rods vs. long connecting rods.

My goal is to make a fun stop light to stop light cruise night car and possibly take it to the local 1/8 mile strip on occasion. Motor is going into a 73 Duster with a 727 transmission and will need to run on pump gas.

The proposed build. Please let me know what you think and feel free to make suggestions. What kind of horsepower/torque do you think this thing will make.

400 stock block.
440 forged crank if needed and cast if not.
400 stock rods.
215 or 251 KB hypereutectic pistons.
Comp Cams Xtreme Energy Hi-Lift .545 hyd. flat tappet, duration of .050"/241 on the intake/247 on the exhaust/110 degree lobe seperation.
440 Source Stealth heads or worked 906/452 heads.
Edelbrock Performer RPM manifold.
Holley HP 850 carb.
2500 to 2800 stall converter.
3.55 gears.

Thanks,
Brandon