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Tech Question Rob C, Oakland, CA, 340 There is an argument raging about rpm limits on 340's withstock two bolt mains; some say 8200+, and while never saying never, I'd haveto see some more hard data before I'm a total believer.…

Tech Question Terje Carlin, Uddevalla, Sweden, 1971 Plymouth Cuda 340 Hi! I have in my garage a '71 Cuda 340 with only 30,000 miles on the meter. It has been stored in a garage since '76 and I am about to make it for use in the…

Tech Question Scott Lorbiecki, Wausau, WI, 1970 Plymouth Cuda 340 I was reading the article: Thar she blows. I have a '70 340stroked out to a 416. Should I have concerns about blowing that block up?Will the stock main caps with ARP…

Tech Question john graeber, san jose, CA, 1964 plymouth barracuda 340 i have a 64 barracuda 340 4 speed i have just done thesterring box pitman arm front calipers and rear wheel cylanders and i havereplaced the 4 speed with one…

Tech Question I have recently purchased two 340 blocks. One is '69 and the other a '73. Both came to me with cranks. I couldntpass on either deal and figured I could sell the one I don't keep. Thequestion....which should I keep?…

Tech Question Craig Rocksvold, Waukon, IA, 1972 Plymouth Cuda 340 I have a 1972 340 engine with a cast crank and wondered ifa crank from a 318 Poly will bolt right in? I believe the Poly's crank isforged, correct? I plan on…

Reader's Rides - A Body Gertrude and the Banger Brian Banger Thornton, from Edgewater, MD (Check out his tattoo in Readers Tattoos), bought his ’70 340 Swinger from the original owner—a little old lady, named Gertrude, in Fairmont, WV. The…

Tech Question Dave Darke, Cambridge, ON Canada, 1973 Plymouth Barracuda 340 I started up my car for the first time since the winter months and it seems that I now have a ticking sound like a sticking lifter. Is there something I…

Tech Question Dave Bertrand, Hamilton, Canada, 1972 Plymouth Scamp 340 I have a 1972 Scamp. The car has 1970 340 with a 904automatic and a 8.75 sure grip with 3:23.1. I plan on installing a 833 4speed trans. My question is: Do all…

Tech Question Kyle Johnson, Lowell, MI, 1971 Plymouth Duster 340 Im looking at upgrading my existing OE points distributor tothe factory style electronic ignition on my 340. My question is thedifference of the standard "orange" box…