Well, it wouldn't have beat the 1970 LT1 350 in a Nova, Camaro or Corvette. 370HP and 380LB FT available with a 4 speed and up to 4.56 gears. As long as both drivers were about equal in ability, that LT1 was a tough customer. 11:1 compression and a solid cam. Disagree all yall want, the 340 was just not a match for that.