340 Build Advice

Alexhetti said
As far as budget, I'm not entirely sure because I really don't know an average for a build. I know I've seen people saying they've spent anywhere from 5k to 20k on an engine build. I have funds available for the process, however. Currently, I have a 904 trans that I'm considering switching to a 4-speed or 727 (haven't decided), 1 5/8 TTI headers, 8 3/4 rear with 3.55 gears, 27" tires 15x8 in the back and 15x6 front, also considering moving to 18's.

My main thing is I don't have the knowledge to match parts to what I would like an engine to achieve. Like I said, mainly a strong runner driver with occasional autocrossing.

the 904 is plenty strong for 5-600 I'd run it before buying a 727. But a 4 speed is king. The gearing, tire setup you have is good. Would not mess with it.

as for budget, you can figure 10 grand is a solid number as the cost of things just keeps rising. A stroker crank set up is around 2 grand. Machining about 2K, 2K in labor, there’s 6. Add 2K for heads, 1000 for rockers, lifters, push rods, 500 for a carb, 500 for MSD, 500 for water pump, alt, starter, **** adds up quick….. did not even get to the 4 speed swap yet…