360 LA had those dished pistons get rid of them, up compression and...this is what I don't like about the 70s 318 and 360 (low compression) but at least the 360 has the heads. 318 youya re always going to throw 360 heads on one so why not just get a 360?
Some like the small engine challenge, others are simply working with what they got as well as a possible limited spending amount.
The adage of bigger is better is what you present but I wonder why if such is the case, why didn’t you recommend a stroker at maximum CID?