New to V8's. 340 or 383?

Dang, a 360 just went for $100 down here....wreckers still have 360's, look in Vans and trucks. Even a Magnum 360 is a good motor. Hey, a 318 will out rev a 360 any day. Build it with R's in mind and a tall rear gear and you will suprise many small block fans.

true, a .060 over 318 with 'real good' heads, cam and gears will make big power too. all great motors and it just depends on whats available to you which u use. stroke a 318 to 390, only weak point is the main caps arent as beef as the 340/360