Some nice motors in that HAMB thread. It's all about preference really. Intended use should be a factor if you're gonna build it to last, but if you're goin for individuality and wow factor, "just another SBC" aint gonna hack it Jack! :P

Performance and longevity dont typicaly go hand in hand, not on a budget anyway. Comes down to the old addage: Pay more once, or pay a lot more later.
I'm facing that on my lil car. Do I build the cheaper hi-po motor with cheap easy to get parts, or should I pay 4-5x as much for a more relaible motor that has the same power & will likely outlast the car?

1956 GMC 370 dump " 'Tater "
1970 VW Volksrod "the Black Bomber"
2007 Chevy Avalanche
2020 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk,
2005 Harley Davidson FLHTCUI

I dig all cars, old and new, whether they were hammered out of American iron, German steel, or Japanese tin cans. Being unable to appreciate them all is missing out on a world of great things.
But thats just MY opinion! :P