Sm Blk heads
Here a 300 hp magnum dyno vs a top end swap. In stock form the magnum head definitely has the advantage. Headers on a 4bbl LA ain't gonna make 320 hp.
Here the 380hp magnum create engine and a cam really wakes up these heads.
As for quench you can build an LA with it, with the right pistons just a little more involved.
Always heard LA heads have the advantage ported but never seen a shoot out between the two.
But really if starting from scratch start with at least EQ heads.