Should I go Big block or Small block?

Easy choice for myself. 440 or 426 hemi. Nothing else will do. I never felt the need for the stroker motors or nothing to fancy. Add enough high quality parts so you can beat on them when you want.. I do like the multiple carb setups though. Six pack or dual fours.
Solid lifter cams, four speeds and the Dana 60 all a must. Tall bias ply tires are also important. Go without any one of those elements and they loose their luster for me.
I started out in mopars with a 340 four speed in a dart and had a lot of fun with it but I can't go back to the small blocks now as I would miss my big blocks. If you have never tried the big block in a A-body I would recommend you do it at least once if you even have half a notion or you will always wish you did, be warned you will probably will get hooked on them as I have and
have to have several.