Man I wish my guys would give the lowly 360 engine more credit before saying “stroke it” to every single post. The guy is looking for under 500 horsepower and that can be made with your eyes closed without “stroking it”
Sure you can make that much with a stock stroke 360, but what is the plan for the car? If it’s a strip car that only gets used on the street on a weekend or two that’s fine. But if it’s a daily driver, or a cruiser, a lot of folks might not like the street manners that a 500 hp 360 will give them. That thing will be a beast.
That’s why strokers are so popular. Great power numbers with a less radical engine build, better street manners, great low end torque, etc.