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Started by Matt13, July 26, 2020, 03:55:33 PM

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Matt13

Guys, what's a good price for a 1973 340 long block, never rebuilt? Thanks

70 Challenger Lover

I'd say around $500 or so.

Matt13

That cheap? It seems like all the ones I see are $1,500-$3000!


anlauto

68-71's maybe, 73's not so much  :alan2cents:
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headejm

Quote from: 70 Challenger Lover on July 26, 2020, 04:37:09 PM
I'd say around $500 or so.

:iagree: Pretty much everything about the older (68 -71) engines is better. Cylinder heads are much better, forged crank is much better, exhaust manifolds, etc...

Matt13

Thanks guys. There is one for sale near me but the guy is asking $1,500 for it. Guess I'll pass.

challengermaniac

Well, a complete 73 340 Long Block in verified ready to run condition might be worth up to $1,500.   A 70/71 340 would run $3k+, but that's not what you were asking us about!
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mopartaz

For the money, You would be better off finding a 360 block and getting a stroker kit for it making it a 400 + c.i.

7212Mopar

Stock bore 340 block in good shape, $1500 seems reasonable. Many 4.07 bore blocks on Ebay are asking over $1k. All you really need to care is the block. Everything else you can buy new. I do agree a 360 block is cheaper.
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70 Challenger Lover

I'm building a 340 now. Originally out of a 69 Cuda. The guy I bought It from wanted a stroker. Couldn't believe he was will to sell his numbers matching short block for $400

gzig5

I would think a complete 340 long block in running or uncut condition should bring every bit of $1500. I haven't seen one for less than 2500 around here.  $500 for a stripped block.  I guess the earlier motors are worth a little more, but if you are rebuilding it, you can make it whatever you like.  The 360s can be had for a bargain usually, and unless you let someone crawl under your car, nobody is going to know it isn't a 340.


Matt13

Quote from: challengermaniac on July 26, 2020, 08:04:48 PM
Well, a complete 73 340 Long Block in verified ready to run condition might be worth up to $1,500.   A 70/71 340 would run $3k+, but that's not what you were asking us about!
Well, this one isn't in "ready to run" condition. Needs a rebuild but has never been worked before. Just don't know if I should hold out for a more desirable older 340. By 73 it seems they were detuned considerably.

Matt13

Quote from: 70 Challenger Lover on July 26, 2020, 09:14:40 PM
I'm building a 340 now. Originally out of a 69 Cuda. The guy I bought It from wanted a stroker. Couldn't believe he was will to sell his numbers matching short block for $400
Damn, I'd drive down to LA all day for a $400 340! Nice find!

mopartaz

Unless  there ts a dire  have to have a 340 build, i would consider other options.  Unless machinist is a friend , mic. the block, cleaning,  bore check, sonic test all adds up $$$ Weigh the options/ cost. stuffs not cheap anymore

Chryco Psycho

 :iagree:
I would find & build a 360 / 408 instead of overspendin on a 340 block  :iagree: