I have a .60 stroked 340 (422) and it's torque is well worth the extra. I used ross racing pistons, forged 4" crank and I-beam rods. Runs great. If you are going to rebiuld it anyway, get the most out of it. With some /6 bars and fine tuning I bet I could get the front wheels up.
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