How does cid make power?

Cheapsunglasses said
You know 273 has a point, and I’m kinda curious myself, but I think it’s a different question then his first question. I know a lot more about big blocks then small blocks, idk how much is similar. If you can get a 318 cheaper then a 360 and you plan on a stroker anyway, is there really a difference between starting out with the 318 over the 360?

I know on a big block, using a 400 is good because of the bigger bore, but then you run into piston skirt issues, which kinda makes a 440 better…unless I’m wrong lol

The difference between stroking the 318 vs the 340 vs the 360 is only bore size. The bigger bore has more potential to make more HP. Because of the smaller bore size of the 360 and smaller yet 318, the 340 block has the best HP and torque production ability. Just the reverse for less power.