Yep and i agree with this ^ too Forg old boy. Except that the only real wingleboggerdy is the AFM lifters and even that is arguable.Which will be binned anyway. So, hypothetically if old AKKY's total budget is capped at say $60 -$80 gorillas then the VF L77 may be the better choice. Allowing for a full rebuild, stroker kit, heasds, nitrous, stall converter, smaller wheels with drag tyres etc to all be on the shopping list. It's a hamburger with the lot. Proper Aussie burger too. None of this Big Mac crap. Budda bing budda boom. Lights out. Like I said, it's a question of $.
@AKKY, Forg is right. Talk to your engine builder. Also read more, drive both cars, decide what you want from the car and how much you can afford or are willing to spend in attaing that. In other words, work to your budget
Realistically, what is your budget?
If I were in this situation I'd be grabbing an ex highway patrol from the auctions. A VF2 fpr the price of a VF. That's ~ a level playing field re cost, and there will always be one clear winner in that scenario.