360 build

Hey, I just bought a 360 core and have similar questions, and I was told that a $995.00 (ohiocrank.com) 408 stroker kit would give me more hp and tq per ci than almost any other single upgrade, and that 10.5:1 on pump gas with aluminum heads and a 272 cam would be an easy 400+ horses with 450+ torque. and those estimates were said to be conservative, as well. I am running a lumpy ol' 318 right now, but this 360/408 I am planning is gonna be really cool.... I hope you find the magic combo you seek, as well.