and like the 360 packages, here is other peoples experiences with the 4" crank in 340/360 blocks. some seem so simple, why isn't everybody (including myself) building one of these tarmac rippers? http://www.mopar1.us/stroker.html
yeah, the parts are affordable but you also have to consider the costs you incur on everything else; doubly so if you're starting from zero-- say a 318 2bbl 904 7.25 car.