Thanks for all the replies guys, appreciate all the input.
I'm taking the block to be checked out this week and here's the recipe that I'm working on:
*Stock crank and rods
*Melling HV oil pump
*speed pro L2316F pistons
*stock 340 X heads with felpro severe duty head gaskets .0499 compressed thickness
*Comp 268 cam and Melling timing chain/gears
*stock valve gear
*Mopar M1 dual plane intake and 650 Holley DP
*Chrysler electronic ignition
* 1 5/8" headers with 2.5" exhaust (on car now)
Did I forget anything? lol
As I said I'm on a tight budget and can't afford excessive machine work and parts, I have to do some foraging to afford the new pistons lmao
This will probably be the last car I ever do so I want some power but also dependability.
Please give any input or ideas, I'm open to any. Thanks again
