340 price

[Matt13]

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

I can pick up a late 70's 360 short block for $100. Will most of my 318 accessories fit? (Alt, p/s pump, swirl port heads, intake, etc.)

[gzig5]

It should fit, but from a performance point, I think the smaller port 318 heads are a step back from the 360 heads.  If you just want a running engine to cruise around with, then it should work fine. 

[70 Challenger Lover]

When you say swirl port heads, are you talking about the 302 or 308 closed chamber heads from the late 80s? I've been searching for a set of those for a long time. I have a set of J heads that I'd be happy to trade off.

[Matt13]

When you say swirl port heads, are you talking about the 302 or 308 closed chamber heads from the late 80s? I've been searching for a set of those for a long time. I have a set of J heads that I'd be happy to trade off.

Yes, my heads came off a Dakota. If I get the 360 block, I'll shoot you a message.

[mopartaz]

http://www.hughesengines.com/Index/products.php?browse=category&level0=Qi0gU21hbGwgQmxvY2sgRG9kZ2UgTWFnbnVt&level1=U3Ryb2tlciBLaXRz&level2=MzYwIHRvIDQwOA==

http://www.musclemotorsracing.com/

https://www.cnc-motorsports.com/engine-parts/performance-rotating-assemblies/sb-chrysler-360-kits

[70 Challenger Lover]

That would be great. I've been wantzing a set for my low compression 318 just to give the motor a bit more bottom end torque. I would think the J heads would be a nice compliment to a stout 360. They wouldn't help my 318 being open chambered. I envision running aluminum heads on my 340 when the time comes anyway.

[Chryco Psycho]

Everytin will swap except oil pan

[FSHTAIL]

Aren't there 360 blocks that have some sort of better crank seals or something like that at a certain year point?