8 3/4 housing brace and perch welding choices

I have a shortened 8 3/4 housing that I will be putting behind a 512 stroker with 727 trans. I will be welding on a support brace that I got from summit as well as new perches. What is the best weld to use? TIG or Stick? I know that you have to go slow and alternate sides to keep heat down. I could take it to get done but I trust myself to be careful more that anyone else.
Please don't say MIG as I do not have a MIG.