Hey all you smart 340 engine guys...

ok..here's the deal. i bought a very nice '68 340 block that has been all cleaned up and machined (it's pictured on my gallery.. jimharvard). can you guys give me some advice:

1. will a modern stroker rotating assembly work in a '68 block with no modification .... do you have a good brand/kit to recommend?

2. any problems with running alluminum needle bearing rockers?

3. which heads would be best with a stroker assembly.. original "X" or edelbrock alluminum?

4. any suggestions on the best manifold ... i was thinking a six pack setup but a 750 double pump holley would be fine also...

5. i'm an old Hooker Headers fan (from my high school days long ago...) are there any other "modern" brands that make more hp?

as always... FABO tech forums have the smartest guys on the web... let me know what you think..

jim coster, pittsburgh