Me and you both. Because as we all know, the factory engines were lacking in machine work which made the actual compression ratios less than advertised. I'd love to see what one would do in an early A body.
340 or 360?
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5.9 magnum is just a superior piece to work with in my opinion. Roller block, lighter rotating assembly, better ring placement, better compression, very easy to get and cheap at that, and in a mild build the magnum heads are great, and the LA heads can be used if so desired.
The proof is in your time slips...
Professor Fate
Push the button, Max...
It's all a moot point anyhow since the OP pretty much abandoned his own thread without clarifying his question or purpose.
Just stirrin' the pot, sitting back and laughing.
Just stirrin' the pot, sitting back and laughing.
B3422w5
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I like the 340. But more when used in a stroker application.
It yields more cubes, because of bigger bore, Not a bad thing.
In the whole scheme of things, a good 340 block might be 800-1000 bucks. A good 360 block, couple hundred.
The 500-700 dollar difference in the whole totality of the build is such it becomes a very minor factor. In other words say 7500 to do a 340 stroker instead of 7000 to do a 360…. For the difference, give me the 340…each to his own….
It yields more cubes, because of bigger bore, Not a bad thing.
In the whole scheme of things, a good 340 block might be 800-1000 bucks. A good 360 block, couple hundred.
The 500-700 dollar difference in the whole totality of the build is such it becomes a very minor factor. In other words say 7500 to do a 340 stroker instead of 7000 to do a 360…. For the difference, give me the 340…each to his own….
In the Old Days (No one under 60 wants to hear this) there was a saying,,
"There is no substitute for cubic inches"
Of course that was wayyy before power adders.
I'm posting this over to the Chevy forums, I'd like to hear what they have to say.
Should make the rest of winter exciting.
Should make the rest of winter exciting.
In the Old Days (No one under 60 wants to hear this) there was a saying,,
"There is no substitute for cubic inches"
It’s easy to out run bigger cubic inch engines if you know anything about building the right combo. Way to many 10 second big blocks out there.
Sometimes a picture can say a thousand words. Ancient Mopar Theorists says YES indeed the 340 was the best performance engine out of any stock small blocks Chrysler made. When you start to upgrade any stock small block it becomes mute, then the performance only true restrains are time, talent and money.
stroked340
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10 years ago I'd say 340..but all these clowns that have them now want upwards of $1000.00 just for a block w/main caps
..so I'd go 360 in stroked form NO ONE will know if its a 340 or 360..unless they climb under too see
..so I'd go 360 in stroked form NO ONE will know if its a 340 or 360..unless they climb under too see
Yep, 340's have become the restoration or class race motor. I have no need to hide any motor I'm running. I'll gladly say 273 or 440, which ever it is.10 years ago I'd say 340..but all these clowns that have them now want upwards of $1000.00 just for a block w/main caps
Divenut
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340....just because.
I’m running a 273 but don’t tell anyone it’s a hi-po engine. That’s our secret.
I suggest storing as many 318 blocks you can under the bench.
The 390 stroker may be all that's left in the LA platform in the future.
The 390 stroker may be all that's left in the LA platform in the future.
ir3333
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If you have to say "340".... isn't that just chest puff'n ???
i said i prefer a 340, that's all.
... if i said my 340 is more powerful or better than your 360 it would be chest puffing.
Professor Fate
Push the button, Max...
LS.
if that's all to be had you'd be running a stroked 273.
I understand... my point was just because someone wants to build a fast 360 doesn't mean they want to puff their chest...
if that's all to be had you'd be running a stroked 273.
Truth is I like stock stroke 360’s. I have a 9 second one on and engine stand and a balanced assembly for another one. Ohhh don’t get me wrong I like 340’d too but I sold all of those except technically my 422 I’d based off a 340-318 sized crank. (Main bearing size).
ir3333
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Time slips just mean faster.If that's the question we should jump right to a rear engine AA/fueler
ir3333
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..and no body has decided what better means...better resale, more valuable, more desirable ???
Don't forget a 360 is much heavier with 20 more cubes!
Don't forget a 360 is much heavier with 20 more cubes!
They put 340's into muscle cars, and 360's into Camper Vans......Need I say more?
ir3333
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Well now 340 guys are assholes and clowns...
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