I really need some advice here

I have searched and read so much that I now cant seem to figure out what the best route is. So here is what I have to work with.

I have a 66 Barracuda with a good strong 727, 8 3/4 with 3:73 sure grip, heavy duty rear springs and shocks, front and rear sway bar.

Engines I have to build from.
A 1994 5.2L magnum. complete runs good

A 1991 360 out of a Dodge 3500.

I already know that both are roller engines and the 1991 360 has the 308 type heads.

Suggestions on which engine to build or mix the two.

Don't mind doing head work or putting larger crank in either. Or putting nitrous on a de stroked. I know the longer stroke puts out more torque lower in the rpm range but don't want the *** end to come around on me when I stomp it.


What I want to end up with is a car that will launch from about 3000rpms to 7000rpms.

Not looking for hole shots or running at the track. Just want to knock the hell out of one of those new Camaros, mustangs, ect when they pull up beside me while going down the road.

Thanks in advance