SBC Stocker Block?

[rboyle]

Which block is best for the 350 Chevy Stocker? I have an 010 block filled with the lifter bores bushed at my disposal but had a bronze bushing push out and wreck a block. Is this a common problem? Should I go with a Dart Little M Sportsman? Is there a better option? Thanks.

[Alan Nyhus]

Originally Posted by rboyle

Which block is best for the 350 Chevy Stocker? I have an 010 block filled with the lifter bores bushed at my disposal but had a bronze bushing push out and wreck a block. Is this a common problem? Should I go with a Dart Little M Sportsman? Is there a better option? Thanks.

The "best" is always subjective, of course. The Dart SHP is a popular replacement and offers a lot of bang for the buck. -Al

[Mike Pearson]

Aftermarket block will be much better than the stock block. Heavier though.

[Jeff Stout]

Just had Carl Hinkson prep a Dart SBC for me and I couldn't be happier. The extreme detail and price including shipping from back east to AZ was the lowest around. I would never go stock block again for medium to high HP racing.

[rboyle]

Originally Posted by Jeff Stout

Just had Carl Hinkson prep a Dart SBC for me and I couldn't be happier. The extreme detail and price including shipping from back east to AZ was the lowest around. I would never go stock block again for medium to high HP racing.

Thanks. Which Dart block then as I see the Little M comes in 2 versions and there is also the SHP and I used to see a Bowtie but no longer on the list of accepted replacement blocks. Now a World Products block is.
Thanks for the help

[nickh]

If anyone is interested I have oil restrictors that are specifically designed for the SHP Block.

[ss3011]

Its hard to believe a Bowtie block is not an accepted product , must be an oversite . How many Stock and Super Stockers are already running them , are they all illegal now ? Hard to believe !

[Jeff Stout]

Originally Posted by rboyle

Thanks. Which Dart block then as I see the Little M comes in 2 versions and there is also the SHP and I used to see a Bowtie but no longer on the list of accepted replacement blocks. Now a World Products block is.
Thanks for the help

I did the Little M with steel caps. Billet caps were not needed even with 300HP of nitrous

[Tom Moock]

Bow Tie block listed @ end of NHRA Accepted; Stock/SuperStock Replacement list of Rods. under Notes

[carl hinkson]

Originally Posted by rboyle

Which block is best for the 350 Chevy Stocker? I have an 010 block filled with the lifter bores bushed at my disposal but had a bronze bushing push out and wreck a block. Is this a common problem? Should I go with a Dart Little M Sportsman? Is there a better option? Thanks.

Depends on your power level the Dart SHP block is light yeas over a OEM block when it comes to lifter bore placement and cylinder placement and strength. Not as heavy as a Dart Little-M of a Bowtie block.