Critique/suggestions on 273 engine build

Why are some 273 owners so dang hardheaded ? The Commando things ma mopar did with that engine were more cosmetic than performance.
I own 2 of them. Running standard 273 2brl and a Commando engine to rebuild but I dont plan to burn rubber with either of them.
As for the budget factor, anything you do to a 273 will cost as much or more than the suggested 360. You'll be lucky to get past 300 hp with the 273. I wouldn't expect it to live as long as a mildly built 360 either.
If Paul Barker ( local ) was still living he could sit here in my chair and tell you about milling 60 thou off those heads only to have them crack again and again. I doubt it would change your mind though. Good luck