bore vs stroke
The more gear, more converter are more variables to the equation...
Just run the numbers of identical 340 vs 360 on a dyno to see how they affect the output...
Who cares? We already know that the induction/exhaust systems define power. The other parameters define the RPM range.
Any time, ANY TIME you can get more power cycles you make more power. If you want to argue that, get a seance going and get Smokey Yunik on the horn. Or, just read his book.
It's simple science. It's all about TIME. How much WORK (power) can you do in a set amount of time (1320 feet as an example).
You have 1320 feet to get as many firing cycles in as you can get. In a circle track race, it's how many power cycles you can get from corner to corner.
It's simple physics and math.
Now, I won't argue if you think that blowing the tires off the car at highway speeds is cool, if you think every time you try and drag race you can't get any "hook" and you ***** because the track prep is crap, except right after you couldn't hook your stroker a AA/GS legal car goes up and runs 200 plus MPH in the 6.80's, then you can have that.
The more traction limited you are, the more stroke length kills you. Made many circle track cars (especially on dirt) go quicker with shorter stroke bigger bore combos.
I'm not in the group who thinks smoking the tires is cool.