What do you want? This is a big undertaking building an engine. You're always going to be money ahead by doing it right and doing it once. You also have to take into account how the car will be used, the rest of its drivetrain etc.
We know you are currently power limited by your drivetrain. If you are never going to upgrade those pieces, you should take that into account with your engine build. If your plan is to replace them as needed, or when budget comes available, that should also be taken into account.
If you told me, I don't want to upgrade my trans and rear, I'd say build the 400. You'll have plenty of fun with it and you'll save a little bit of coin by being able to utilize your factory crankshaft. If you save $1500.00 on the build, how many miles of gas does that buy you to enjoy the car?
If you really want the stroker and you're not against upgrading the drivetrain as needed, get what you want and do it once. That's my advice anyway.
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-Jason
1969 Pontiac Firebird
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