what is the best small block and why ?

neither...

but you would have to be stupid to spend 1k for a 360...360 should sell for a few hundred bucks..

i bought a complete 72 360 for 100 bucks...and use the saving to rebuild the engine
Another university grad , pick a or b , you choose c . Both as they came from factory , you can buy a new 360 for $100.00 ? Please let me know where