Hurricane build HM-1023

[Hoodabest]

I got the roof done on my garage, not exactly what I had planned, but the city got involved and turned a simple deal into a global project. Really harshing my gig as far as forward progress. As it stands, I'm looking at my options for the engine build. I have a 351w std bore block needing machining/prep, plus all the goodies minus rotating assembly (have heads, 2 x 4 intake, etc ) or, I can go down the stroked FE route (have block, forged crank, crossbolt caps, etc ) but I'm torn. Both options have up/downs. Anyone out there had or driven both in a s/c type platform? I see the windsor option as less xpense, lighter, POSSIBLY more reliable. The FE? Well, more (lots) money, heavier (handling?), better sounding, like, in my dna better sounding, more value of the finished car, and lastly, not having to explain to the ignorant but inevitable douchebag my rationale behind a small block. Please keep in mind that my 390 FE block will be crossbolted, and thus indistinguishable to all but the most astute douchebag's scrutiny. That rant over, either option would end up with an almost identical power curve. I've been building vintage Harley engines for 25 years, so I kind of get it, folks have different sensibilities. Just hoping for some input from you fine folks.