Not to be a jerk, but why did Mopar use the 340 for racing if it has a short stroke and large bore? I was told torque moves the car but horsepower wins the races.
Didn't take you as being a jerk...Everyone has two cents...That is what this is all about...But the 340 will not run unlees you cam it to rev high...My last motor was a 345 (30 over 340). Had to leave the starting line at 8200 rpm because there is not enough stroke(torque) to move the car at 4000rpm...(Stick shift)...Don't get me wrong, the 340 will fly, but you better get into your pocket book because you will constantly be breaking things when you rev one high...The whole concept of this conversation was the gentleman is on a budget...I love the sound of a high winder, but lets face it...It is not for a guy that is on a budget !....Long Stroke, Low RPM, & decent heads is for a guy on a budget, because this creates Low Maintenance and a guy on a budget cannot afford to be working on one every week just to make the next race !....Lee :wav:
