Used 1973 Plymouth Duster 340 for Sale - Stock #kk4357

340 LA Engine 1968-73 • 4.04 bore x 3.31 stroke The 340 should be considered the Hemi of the small block family. Why? Simply because the 340 was designed from the outset as a performance engine. Look at the stats: high compression, big valves (2.02 intake, 1.60 exhaust), forged and shot-peened crank and rods, etc. These engines were built to perform well and stay together doing it. A testament to the 340's power potential is the fact that Chrysler installed the beefy A-727 Torqueflite automatic behind it instead of the usual 904, the only small block to receive such an honor. 340 development peaked with the 1970 6-bbl version available only in the limited-edition AAR 'Cuda and T/A Challenger (which were Dodge and Plymouth's entries into the SCCA's Trans-Am road racing series). Considerably underrated at 290 horsepower at 5000 rpm (not coincidentally, Chevy's Z/28 302 and Ford's Boss 302 were also rated at 290 horsepower), by turning it higher, which it was more than willing to do, resulted in much more power. The 6-bbl 340s had beefier blocks with thicker main webs to go along with the forged crank and rods. The cylinder heads were also unique to the 6-bbl engine. Chrysler relocated the intake pushrods, which allowed a much larger intake port opening and thus more flow. The valvetrain was adjustable, and induction chores were handled by three Holley 2-bbls on an aluminum intake manifold. In late 1972, with factory performance nearing an end, the 340 got a cast crankshaft and heads from the 360. But as far as small blocks go, the 340 is legendary. ..GIVE US A CALL FOR A MORE DETAILED WALK AROUND... 865-977-8988 ASK FOR BEN ,WHITLEY OR NEAL... WWW.NEALSKARKARE.COM AS A DEALER WE WOULD BE GLAD TO FAX YOUR BANK OR CREDIT UNION A DEALERS DEAL SHEET.THATS REALLY ALL THEY NEED.I'M NEAL OWNSBY,THE OWNER AND I HAVE BEEN AN ASE CERTIFIED AUTO TECHNICIAN FOR 30 YEARS,I AM NOT A CAR SALESMAN,I AM A AUTO TECH THAT NOW SellS CARS FOR THE LAST FEW YEARS,CAUSE ITS EASIER THAN WORKING ON THEM.SO WOULD YOU RATHER BUY FROM SOMEONE THAT KNOWS CARS FROM THE INSIDE OUT OR JUST A USED CAR SALESMAN?I TRY TO GET LOW MILEAGE AND LOCAL CARS AND TRUCKS.WE ALSO KEEP SOME MOTORCYCLES AND BOATS IN STOCK.I LOVE TO PLAY WITH THESE TOYS.THEY HAVE BEEN TESTED BY MYSELF..WE DO A CARFAX ON EVERY CAR AND TRUCK WE GET.WE ALSO HAVE A SERVICE REPAIR CENTER HERE AND CHECK OUT EVERYTHING BEFORE IT IS SOLD.WE HAVE BEEN AT THIS LOCATION FOR OVER 40 YEARS AND WE ARE NOT GOING ANYWHERE SO IF YOU NEED US WE WILL BE HERE.PLEASE FEEL FREE TO EMAIL OR CALL AND ASK QUESTIONS,CALL SHA,BEN,KEVIN OR NEAL.THE OFFICE 1-865-977-8988 M-F 8-5 OR TOLL FREE AT 1-866-977-8988 OR AFTER HOURS CALL NEAL AT 1-865-850-6248 LEAVE A MESSAGE.YOU CAN FLY OR BUS INTO KNOXVILLE TN. AND I WILL PICK YOU UP HAVE PAPERS READY ADD TEMP PLATE AND AWAY YOU GO.MY CARS ARE FOR SALE ON LOT AND MAY SALE AT ANY TIME SO DO NOT WAIT TIL LAST, IT MAY GET GONE. www.nealskarkare.com CHECK OUT OUR FEEDBACK 100% AND OVER 10 COMPLAINT FREE YEARS WITH THE B.B.B. YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED. THANKS FOR LOOKING.