I appreciate your input. Like said alot of folks don't want to realistically talk about it. I got thrown out of a 318 thread because I basically made it known I wouldn't spend alot of $$$ tryin got make a 318 into a 340. I'd start with the right core engine as a foundation and make that initial investment. In fact as a youngster i did exactly that had a 318 B body which was too big and should have been a 383, I then got an A body found out what a 340 was and sought one out. Its just a natural progression. I realize that's just me. You cant even get to the point of telling your story with 318 guys, they get butthurt over the 318-340 debate.