Daily driver small block build

This might seem like a bizzare comment
but i have found that in many cases upping the static CR, to what it should have been i.e 10:1 or just over... getting a good ignition and the right curve, headers. no bigger than standard sized pipes and running a decent carb that is 1 size down from the one everyone else says is the carb to have....

not porting out anything just keep runners standard size .... keep the air speed up and the head ports standard
produces a motor that is a joy to drive with lots of torque right where you need it for street gears and driving
which in most cases makes for an economical but fun motor

performance means different things to different people
if a roller cam means preparing the block for a roller cam new oil pump drive etc and sleeving the lifter bores. in my opinion No, not worth it.
if it means buying a magnum well maybe

Dave