Opinion on Clifford mods for Slant 6 motors

Im in that boat too.

Im have refreshed many bike engines, and i know i can handle a slant. But i expect my compression increase, rv cam and bigher exhaust to make the car more traffic friendly as a DD, not a 318 killer. Gearing, and converter might make more difference, but, is it worth the cash to me. By then with a new diff and whatnot id rather have the v8