Crank is shot, do I stroke it or not?

ou812 said
Joey doesn't care how much power the engine actually makes...I think he just wants it to run good and be very drivable...like driving to MATS and back and racing it while he's there.

At this point, if we deduct the cost of a machined 360 crank outright, and resizing the stock rods with bolts the Scat 9000 series crank and Ibeam rods are about 850.00 more.

The heads will be stock 360 heads, with 11/32 valves and guides, 1.94 x 1.60 with no port work...not in the budget.
I think for the current gearing and tire size, the stroker makes more sense! What do you guys think??
Brian

Yep.

Go stroker. Will make more or same HP as 360 but more streetable and cruise-able.

Flat tappet hyd cam, stamped rockers, etc... will save on parts cost. Same valvetrain he would use on a 360. Same intake. Maybe bigger carb?

Trick would be to get a piston combo with his heads that he could later grow into a better head if he chooses.