Beginner Road Track Racing: Feedback on Engine Options Wanted

5.9 no brainer, I built one years ago.
Stock bore with hone, std KB107 pistons, stock rods reconditioned, crank turned, balanced.
Eldebrock heads, Comp 262 roller cam.
It was in a 78 W150 with 3.55 and a NP435 4-peed.

The truck had alot of torque from idle to redline and towed great.
I would build another engine like it in a heartbeat.