Originally Posted By Mcode69
Be aware that the blocks are usually .015" or so higher than what they quote, and the piston height above deck [blueprint spec] as I remember it was .045". So in the real world the early 340's used to have around .030" positive deck height allowing for the extra .015" in block height. That's what I have found when checking piston heights in factory engines as well.


This is correct, but that is with a shim gasket. You must ass the extra gasket thickness to the positive deck height.

I've run them over .060 out with no problems.


Just because you think it won't make it true. Horsepower is KING. To dispute this is stupid. C. Alston