318 Mopar vs. 340 Mopar

My first vote would be for a 340 stroked to 416. (All forged and wild!) My second, and way more feasible, vote would be some version of the 360. More commonly available and cheaper to get good street power from. Third would be for the 318. 318s can and do make great engines but will cost you more for a similar result with the 360. 360s are probably the easiest to get your hands on too. Have you read this before????And, as has also been mentioned, figure on an upgrade in the rear axle department as well. A decent running 273 will rip the pinions out of the frail 7-1/4.