318 build #2 "cost minded" for the '74 Duster

i should have not worded it that way not my strong suit
you will have a better carb cam exhaust and traction that will help you exceed the power needed to run your number as compared to the factory 340 setup
timming on a stock 340 was soft as well
a strong stock 340 setup right intake 650 dp or thermoquad 2 1/2 exhaust good 60 foot is a mid 13 second car you will have all that plus some roller cam etc
just 22 cubes less so it might equal out
260 270 hp@ 3600 lbs gets you in the 98 mph area thats 13.9 with a 1.9 60 imo
I do plan on getting over 300 hp (flywheel) out of the 5.2, but it will never be dyno'd to prove anything. Biggest thing is to get the car to move with 2.94's and a stock converter.