Someone needs to start re-casting 340 blocks

It is an asking price, it's not sold for that. PLENTY of 340's for sale. So what. As said Gen3 Hemi has taken a big bite out of LA engines demand.

What is the first thing Bob Gliden did when he built the Plymouth Arrow. He cut the lifter bores out and straightened them up.

And the restoration crowd doesn't want an aftermarket block, there are always visible differences. Just like the real 426 hemis.