340 Run Stand Fun!

[Dutchrebuild]

Breaking in a fresh 340 for my 68 charger...dare to be different!

This run stand is the best thing a buddy and me ever built...have dedicated stuff for both big and small block. Catch all problems before installing in car!

 

[Darter6]

That's the way to do it !!

 

[BeepBeepRR]

looks a lot like my 440 stand.

 

[tonysrt]

They never have problems on the stand or dyno, they must get claustrophobic when installed in the car and that's when the problems show up.

 

[Dutchrebuild]

I hate problems...

 

[radical rob]

Been saving some material to build one of those. Any special problems to look out for?

 

[mopar5150]

We used a similar setup except we set it up to hold the K-member so we could just lower the car down on it once it was ready. Was a nice way to break in a cam, retorque heads and headers and check for leaks.

 

[BeepBeepRR]

Mine doubles as an engine cradle. I can remove the upper part attached to the engine and set the engine on the ground. Saves space I can also slide the engine forwards or backwards on the stainless steel roller rack. I guess it could work with small blocks too.

 

[mopar5150]

Been saving some material to build one of those. Any special problems to look out for?

I would just recommend using really good casters as that makes a big difference.

 

[mopar5150]

Here is us running a 5.7L on the stand.

 

[Dutchrebuild]

Gotta have one

 

[Beep!Beep!]

Nice did the same used dodge truck frame as start,added 3" channel legs and wheels

 

[baadbee]

Breaking in a fresh 340 for my 68 charger...dare to be different!

This run stand is the best thing a buddy and me ever built...have dedicated stuff for both big and small block. Catch all problems before installing in car!

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Has anyone tried the $500.00 stand Summit sells? I want to test an engine before I drop it in.