What is the "perfect" street/strip package......for the average Moparian

Agreed, but you’re also adding weight and complexity. That’s why I said these days I’d rather have a lightweight car with a 5.9 magnum built for torque with a low CR and a manual for a street/strip car since you’re going to be spending 90% of your time on the street, maybe more than that with all the dragstrips closing.
Like I said I won't chop and hack on my cars......am more than willing to spend more for added power to overcome the cars being heavier but that's just me.....low compression would be a no go for me also as I have been in those type cars with anemic engines and they are boring and too easy to get embarrassed.