Best power bet and all around fun machine, even more so with 3.23 gears.
That'll depend on the engine size and combo. Cam has a lot to do with it. This answer depends on the route you take on your engine build. We'll have to come back to this later unless you find a combo you like that someone has done or you have driven.
A stroker? On a budget? Hummmmmm, sign me up at your job!