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    Offline farmboy70

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    340 stroker kit and heads
    « on: November 14, 2006 - 07:39:27 PM »
    Hi everyone

     I have been thinking about what engine to put in my 73 Cuda.
    I have the original 340 and was looking at a  stroker kit from  Straight line performance. Is this type of kit over kill if I would go with the 308 heads? I suppose I should outline what I want for this car.
     I want to upgrade the power,but want to be able to drive it to long distance shows and cruises(dependable ,low maintenance). It is a four speed with 355 gears. I also want the engine bay to look as stock as possible. Rpm wise I doubt it will see high rpms often mainly looking for lots of torque.
     I want to keep the original carb but may add headers as I don't have the original manifolds. Here is what I have to start with.(below)
    Any links to this type of build or personal experience would be great.
     I know about as much on this type of build as I do on brain surgery! :icon16:
    Thanks
    Dave
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    Offline moper

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    Re: 340 stroker kit and heads
    « Reply #1 on: November 15, 2006 - 10:37:15 AM »
    Build a mild 416. Headers would help, but not a "must have" with your head choice. Huge torque, mild looks.
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    Offline Chryco Psycho

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    Re: 340 stroker kit and heads
    « Reply #2 on: November 15, 2006 - 01:13:19 PM »
    if you are looking for moderate RPM with great torque ythe 308 heads ported should work extremely well with the combo
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    Offline farmboy70

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    Re: 340 stroker kit and heads
    « Reply #3 on: November 15, 2006 - 03:43:30 PM »
    I think I will change directions a little, since I have a couple of 360's I'm going to go with one of them and moth ball the original engine. Has anyone used Straight line performance for parts? I may also scrap the total stock look also.
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    Re: 340 stroker kit and heads
    « Reply #4 on: November 15, 2006 - 06:35:34 PM »
    That drivetrain stand was smart :cheers:
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    Re: 340 stroker kit and heads
    « Reply #5 on: November 17, 2006 - 10:12:51 AM »
    Smart move keeping the original engine stock. A 408 looks the same, costs the same. Runs the same.
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