new 360 advise needed please.

He is trying to keep it simple and avoid any extra machinery costs. It is an exercise in the K.I.S.S. method. Also consider he is in New Jersey and wanting to attend this event that starts in (IIRC) Missouri, and ends in New Mexico. Then it’s a drive from New Mexico back to New Jersey.

Reasonable mileage and drivability are more in the forefront than power without the extra expense of porting heads and OD transmission swaps.

When I was speaking with AbodyJoe about this, it’s not a thin wallet or being cheap, it’s just about a reliable set up that runs well with longevity.