need the opinions of a few 340 guys

9.5:1 is plenty to run 7/8 in the 1/8. stick with the 1.88 for port velocity, bowl blend, cc head, and select cam (approx [email protected]) and head gasket to achieve 8.2 dynamic comp ratio. good converter with the 3.91 and you have a drivable street/strip car.

Agreed