late 70's 360 block

[dustdevil]

hi guys, i recently found someone selling a 360 real cheap, the block says that its a 76 block now when buying a 360 is there a certain year i sould stay away from like late 70's or 80's 360 blocks or does it even matter?

 

[OldVart]

Like most 360's, and later 340's, the 76 model has low compression, but all the basics building blocks are there for a great street or strip engine. Follow basic machine work rules, put some good pistons with about 9.5:1 compression in there, if it's a street engine, then choose your cam, heads, intake, and carburation in accordance with the weight, gear ratio, and intended usage of your particular vehicle. Good luck.