Just wondering if it would be worth it to go the 416 route with my 340 this winter. I am not happy with the current engine, and with the stock rebuild cast pistons that it has, I do not want to make too much more power and blow something up.

THIS CAR IS A DRIVER that I want to hit solid mid 12s (or better) with. I drive it about 30 miles a day to work and back, and regularly hop on the highway for 50+miles at a time.

Looking to build

10.0->10.5:1 -- with 59cc heads
240*@.050ish ---- .500ish cam
416cid kit
Ebrock Performer RPM heads 59cc with mild porting ------- HAVE
Performer RPM intake ------ HAVE

I have to get new pistons/rings anyways - in which case I would need all new bearings, too, so I was thinking of just getting a stroker kit from Mancini, and doing it all at once, and doing it right.

Is this overkill, or would I be better served buying new 340 pistons and a new cam?

What are some ETs I could expect from a 416 Abody (3400lbs)


Thanks guys.... gotta start planning this now.