I called up Bennet Racing when I ordered my shortblock and he recomended a 348 ci setup. It's all bore and he claims 30 hp more on that setup vs the 347 stroked setup with everything else being the same. I'm obviously not a pro, so I just have to trust his opinion. Check into that, maybe ask around and see if others might agree.

I think cochese was running a stock block in the 9s but I think most would agree that an SVO or Dart block will be alot more safe.