Building a 340 engine
Hi,
I need some help. I am not an expert on Mopar small block so I need some advice.
I have some parts, not sure what to use and in what combination. This is what I have.
I will use it in the street almost as a daily driver. I would like to have as high power and torque as possible. It would be great if I could get close to 500 hp. I prefer to use what I have as long it makes sense.
Hi,
I need some help. I am not an expert on Mopar small block so I need some advice.
I have some parts, not sure what to use and in what combination. This is what I have.
- 340 block Standard from 1971
- Two alternatives when it comes into heads;
- x-heads with 2.02 and 1.6 valves. Fully restored with Manley stainless steel valves. Manley Severe Duty Series Stainless Steel Valves 11782-8 2.02 and
Manley 11781-8 - Manley Severe Duty Series Stainless Steel Valves 1.6 - Heads Edelbrock #61779 Performer RPM
- x-heads with 2.02 and 1.6 valves. Fully restored with Manley stainless steel valves. Manley Severe Duty Series Stainless Steel Valves 11782-8 2.02 and
- Rocker Arms CCA-1622-16
- Two alternatives when it comes into manifolds
- Edelbrock Part # 2176 Performer intake
- Edelbrock Part # 7576 RPM Air-Gap intake
- Mopar Performance Forged Crankshaft - P5007253 with 3.58 stroke
- Eagle Connecting Rod Set SIR6123
- CompCam Xtreme Energy 212/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam XE256H
- Ignition
- Ignition, MSD Ignition Box 6AL, PN 6426
- Distributor MSD
- Coil MSD
- Carbs, Edelbrock 1405 and 1407
- Mopar Small Block Camshaft Thrust Plate
- Dura bond Block Hardware & Head Dowel Kit 1964-2003
- ARP Head Stud Kit144-4001 sb Chrysler 273 318 340 360 WEDGE Hex nuts
- New Cam Bearings & Brass Freeze Plug Set 1957-1978 Chrysler 273 318 340 360
- Clevite CB481HN Engine Connecting Rod Bearing Mopar 318 340 360 408
- Mopar Performance P5153513, 318-340 Main Bearings, Standard, H-Style
- Oil pump Melling volume High, M72HV
- Fuel Pump, Edelbrock EDL-1720
- Summit Racing Harmonic Balancer, SFI SUM-C4277
- Major part missing is pistons
I will use it in the street almost as a daily driver. I would like to have as high power and torque as possible. It would be great if I could get close to 500 hp. I prefer to use what I have as long it makes sense.