Is this a good engine for the price

You think even with the replacement block the four bolt is an issue I've read that it's better suited to four bolt mains and if so would a girdle be the way to go?


The ad says 1972 block. That's what I'm going by. In 72 all you had were T/A blocks out of a car, or T/A blocks that came from a Chrysler dealer. If it's a T/A block jump on it.

If it is a replacement 340 block, it will take a 4 bolt cap. I'm not a fan of girdles. Just use main studs. If you are making over 550 HP buy aftermarket 2 bolt caps. Much over 650 and you need an aftermarket block if you want ring seal and bearing life.