Is building a stroked 318 better than a stroked 340/360?

migsBIG said

I have been selling 340 blocks and engines for $800-$2500, buildable cores. I sold my last two because they were 1973 units with cast cranks. I figured if I have to order a crank for the 318, may as well order a stroked one since they are the same as a std crank. Cost wise, building either is the same cost, so using my block, motor mounts save buying another core engine.

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Selling a ‘73-340 because it has a cast crank is crazy unless you’re looking to consistently make over 600 hp in a racing condition. Since the cast crank has proven itself very well for street AND racing duties save all out efforts, I feel that is a bad move. Sorry.

If the state of the block is of concern because it came with a cast crank, that’s double trouble nuts of about 20lbs. of horse **** in a sandwich baggie.