cast iron heads vs aluminum for stroked 340

W2's are no good because of the exhaust differences, as you indicated.

So back to the topic.. Can X/J heads flow enough after being ported to support a mid 550hp/tq build... or is it just not going to happen?

Like IQ52 said, if you throw enough money (and cam) at them you could reach that number.

I would guess the F.A.S.T guys and NHRA stock class guys have heads that would get to that number. A 4.25 stroke thrown into a meaty 340 block would go a long ways.

Also, you could have someone with a real "happy" dyno get whatever numbers you want. Horsepower on paper at the flick of the wrist. :evil3: