The crusader 6.0 is not a stroker - it is the GM L96 (or LY6) truck engine from GM Marine - about an inch wider and an inch longer than a SBC with a little more power for the extra 50 lbs or so but it has some great features like variable valve timing, a lot of torque and a very flat torque curve, great economy, good reputation in both trucks and boats (Volvo makes a 420HP version and Marine Power makes a 385HP version), yadda yadda yadda
It isn't cheap though, it is all electronic (no carb or distribuitor), and parts may be a little harder to grab.
It is what I would do if I had the cash.
Since my kids are still on the dole, I would look hard at the 5.7MPI.
I'd change the prop first though.
Pelican's 0.02 on this, corrected for inflation, are worth a whole lot more than that - I'd pay close attention.
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