Long-off 340 build

Well OP you asked for opinions and you got em' lol.....

If I were you and young lol (guessing you are as such), here would be the attack mode.

Mild small block. Keep the weight off the front end and make it easier to do maintenance. Aluminum heads, shorty headers, and 90 octane able.

I like a GV but for what you are talking about doing definitely not. I am not familiar with ratios in later model tranny's but it would be no less than a 5 speed. Hack the car as necessary to make it work. As much as I cussed the McCleod Dual Disk in a previous build it was a soft pedal and good street manners and mechanical throwhout bearing.

I am also not up to speed as to how to make an A body handle modern but it will come at a price. For me it would be a stock rebuild with good shocks, sway bars, and steering box. I would be OK with using rubber components also.

Brakes would be a focal point. Disk aren't necessary in the rear but a match percentage front to rear with disk up front is. Add assist to that (as I said Hydroboost earlier) and you have good brakes.

Screw the A/C. I don't need it for this type of build though it's nice if you want to enjoy it on hot days. And definitely a clean sounding and installed stereo.

And lastly, take every thought of using a carburetor and let it go. Fuel injection full steam ahead with an Intank.

I had the most enjoyment with my Dusters with being able to just enjoy driving them. Anyhoo that is what I would be looking to do.

JW