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.
I wouldn't call it ugly as I do have a soft spot for the earlier Dakota race trucks or a good street/strip setup I wouldn't mind owning.....but at 11.11 @ 120 N/A it's obviously not a contender for my race and have suspicions that even if it dropped weight down to 3400 lbs it still may not have been able to beat my old 415" LA setup. Interesting find though.....almost had me nervous before I watched the video, LOL
