It was late in 1967 when Mopar's 340 first became available in the '68 models. Sure, it may have only been 22 ci larger than its counterpart, the 318, but with performance in mind, the guys at Mopar ...

Since its '68 introduction, the 340 Chrysler engine has been a contender. Built around the LA-engine platform introduced with the 273, it was on the street performance map as soon as its A-Body hosts ...

Straight off the bat, it's the engine sizes. The Mopar 383 V8 displaces 383 cubic inches (6.3 liters), sitting between the 340 (5.6 liters) and 440 (7.2 liters). The 340, 383, and 440 all are part of ...

In part one of the small-block Mopar build, we briefed you on the high-quality Clevite components that were used in its construction. Part two of the build is an overview of assembly and machine work.

Crate engines provide an excellent alternative to rebuilding a stock engine or purchasing a remanufactured long block to renew the HEMI power plant in your Mopar or swap it into your project vehicle.