Small Block V8 vs. Turbocharged Slant Six

Thanks for all of the input, you guys are bringing up some good points. I'm curious to know how and if a mild build 360, LA/Mag hooked up to a 727 would be reliable as far as a daily driver goes. I've never read anything that would tell me otherwise it would be a good motor.

Yes, the slant doesn't have a finger to shake at to the V8 rumble. My slant idling was put to shame when someone pulled up in a 340 'Cuda. Man, it sounded awesome. But sound isn't a deal-breaker here, and to be fair, some slants with the right exhaust sound downright mean too.

Oh, and to the question about what part of WA state I live in, I live in Kitsap County right on the Peninsula.

Are 88-91 LA's carbed or TBI? Or is it just a matter of swapping intakes/wiring? (My V8 knowledge is also lacking, lol...)

As far as the slant goes....is it necessary that I rebuild my engine? I have 'maybe' 140k on the motor, and as far as I know has never been rebuilt except what I did to it (new cam, lifters, pushrods, timing chain, and a regasket). Never took the head off, but I know for a fact my piston rings could have used a re-ring.

A friend of mine also brought up the compromise of a turbo'd V8. That would take an even longer route to get to, haha.

I love the opinions guys, keep them comin'!