68 Cuda 383 vs a 360

DionR said

Then the '72 and '73 340 was a turd, too? 'Cuz the '74 360 4BBL that replaced it was rated better than that version of the 340.



Not sure I would disagree, except that not all 360's were 2bbl.

Unfortunately, an HP 360 was short lived and it wasn't long after '74 that the 4bbl on the 360 really only meant a different induction and better durability but not much performance. But at least there was an HP 360 that got all the 340 stuff from the factory.

Wonder what cam the '75-6 E-58 360 got. Something for a different thread.

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Here is my ***** about this honest & factual statement.
How many of these engines are running around today with there exact stock equipment AND are ready to be swapped in place a turd engine.

Answer = ZERO!

The the statement is an old stall one that no longer be argued or applied.

So where we really are is a place of what you want to build. Unless there is a Daddy Warbucks giving away vintage sealed replacement engines?

fishmens67 said

If you drove anything with a big block or 340 from the 60's you would know every Chrysler engine after 71 was a turd. lol
I do like the newer 5.2 , 5.9 and Hemi platform .
If I was just starting out I would do the modern Hemi swap.

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Im not sure how much work is involved and how long it would take to do, but a modern HEMI swap would be a great power plant. How much for the materials? IDK myself.