I'm supposed to hear from the machine shop today about the condition of the 340. I've been told not to give up on that block, and that machining it would probably be about half the cost of a new crate engine would be... which has turned out to be true!
I've priced a few things out, (heads, carbs, intake) and I'm coming close to finally picking the cam.
I've been told Lunati's Voodoo series are great. I've also been told Compcams Thumpers sound great, but are more for show due to the poor performance of the cam.
Hopefully, if the Motor mounting ear can be welded back on, and if the block itsn't cracked I'll be putting it together next week.
I plan on a .30 over bore, .10 decking on the block
.10 off the heads (new X-heads 2.02-1.60 65cc) will take up to .500 lift
.20 off stock crankshaft
KB Silvolite Hypert. pistons (6cc head, 6.123 rods)
10:1 11:1 comp. (hard to tell at this moment.)
2400+ stall on 727 Torqueflite.
Pump Gas (93)
I don't plan on bringing this car to the track, but it will be a daily driver. I want low end torque, and a lopey idle. I don't ever plan on getting on the highway and going over 60mph. This is just to tear up the city streets, one block at a time.
Thanks for the replies! I need to remember to post questions closer to the weekend :)