Some 340 Questions
Ok, I'll bite, what is involved in going from 340 to 416???
I regret mentioning this, truthfully.
There are stroker component kits out there which are basically a 4.00 inch stroke crank, aftermarket rods and pistons, all of which bring a .030 over 340 up to 416 cubes, some kits are reasonable, others are outrageous in price.
Fstforward said
Beginning to think that just warming over the 340 is a good enuf idea, at least for now!!
In your case, especially with something that already runs, this is the best course and, with that little Barracuda, plenty for street performance and that kick in the *** for a bit of fun.
Fstforward said
And excuse my ignorance, but what is a "bowl blend"
FF
A "Bowl Blend" is NOT some special weed/narco combination! :D
This term refers to removal of material from the area directly below the valve, up to where the intake port enters the area below the valve.
This area is called the "bowl" (or "pocket"), which is probably the best place to do minor grinding and can get you some notable performance gains with a minimal amount of work.
DO NOT grind on heads you want to save, or use, if you don't have any experience doing this, as you will likely destroy one or 2 in the process.
Mark.