I think it comes down to if you have a type 'A' or type 'B' personality, seriously.
Type A - ambitious, rigidly
organized, highly
status conscious, can be sensitive.
Type B - lower stress levels, enjoys achievement but doesn't stress over it, likes competition but ok to lose.
If you are type 'A', you will probably feel the need to defend your chevy selection, and it will come up for sure.
If you are type 'B', you could give a rat's ass about what someone thinks of your motor selection.
There is an option if you have a Type 'A' personality and decide to go with sbc. Overbuild your chevy like Hotfingrs so you have a canned answer waiting in the wings