Got curious and found this... I get the "it's boring" or ugly aspects but I think calling it a turd is a stretch. Stock bottom end, ported stock heads and intake, didn't mention weight but it can't be much less than 4000 lbs and he's close to 120 mph trap speeds. I don't think they're "superior" but at the same time the aftermarket is just barely getting started. I'm sure there will be excuses though as to why this engine is still worthless. I bet the old-timers back in the 70s were saying the same things about the 340 when it was new since it couldn't hang with built engines of the previous generations.
