A 408+ is gonna give you more torque at 2000-5000+ rpm (= hp) especially with aluminum heads can a 360 make the same overall hp as a mild 408+ yes but will need more rpm gear stall etc.. To do that, is that worth going stroker that's up to you but the more power you can make at street friendly rpm, rpms that you can easily get at from average road speeds with normal gearing like 2000 - 5000 rpm the more useful that power would be to you.