Chevy Small Block

SlickVic · 11-07-2009, 08:01 PM

Ok, had some major damage today. I may need a new block. Which do you prefer? Competition products has a cast block, bored, cleared for stroker, line honed, etc for 800$. Dart little M? Or Dart Al or i was looking at a World Lite Al? Any suggestions/trials/failures?? Thanks in advance.

Rick Shirey · 11-07-2009, 09:00 PM

I run a 4.155 bore with a 3.5 stroke and switched to a Dart Little M block after years of using the stock 400 blocks. My machinst tried to talk me into going with the Dart block years before switching but I resisted because of the expense. But when you consider the expense of preparing a stock block it does make sense to go with a block that is made of better material and engineering. The leakdowns have been more consistant and time between freshens has also lengthened.

jmarkaudio · 11-08-2009, 08:36 PM

Dart any way you go, SHP, Little M, Iron Eagle or aluminum. Material, casting, and machine quality and consistency are by far the best.

GRIGGS · 11-09-2009, 07:06 PM

What Mark said.

sst3447 · 11-10-2009, 10:12 AM

dart blocks are the way to go i run 4.155 bore with a 4"stroke with a 6"rod

don R · 11-21-2009, 08:49 PM

When you compare a machined stocker to a dart, prepped to the same level for a stroker what is the price difference? Does the Dart come ready to wash and assemble?

63corvette · 11-21-2009, 10:52 PM

They will all need a little clearance work for the rods if you use a 4" crank and 6" rods.
Other than that most are ready to assemble.
I bought a dart and it was great for me.
I will never use a stock block again for a race engine.
My 2 Cents

11-07-2009, 08:01 PM	#1
SlickVic Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 81 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Chevy Small Block Ok, had some major damage today. I may need a new block. Which do you prefer? Competition products has a cast block, bored, cleared for stroker, line honed, etc for 800$. Dart little M? Or Dart Al or i was looking at a World Lite Al? Any suggestions/trials/failures?? Thanks in advance. __________________ 87 Cavalier, 92 Corvette, 72 Nova, 68 Firebird

11-07-2009, 09:00 PM	#2
Rick Shirey Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 53 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Chevy Small Block I run a 4.155 bore with a 3.5 stroke and switched to a Dart Little M block after years of using the stock 400 blocks. My machinst tried to talk me into going with the Dart block years before switching but I resisted because of the expense. But when you consider the expense of preparing a stock block it does make sense to go with a block that is made of better material and engineering. The leakdowns have been more consistant and time between freshens has also lengthened.

11-08-2009, 08:36 PM	#3
jmarkaudio Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 83 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Chevy Small Block Dart any way you go, SHP, Little M, Iron Eagle or aluminum. Material, casting, and machine quality and consistency are by far the best.

11-09-2009, 07:06 PM	#4
GRIGGS Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 92 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Chevy Small Block What Mark said.

11-10-2009, 10:12 AM	#5
sst3447 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: erie ill Posts: 69 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Chevy Small Block dart blocks are the way to go i run 4.155 bore with a 4"stroke with a 6"rod

11-21-2009, 08:49 PM	#6
don R Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 109 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Chevy Small Block When you compare a machined stocker to a dart, prepped to the same level for a stroker what is the price difference? Does the Dart come ready to wash and assemble?

11-21-2009, 10:52 PM	#7
63corvette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Canyon, Tx Posts: 535 Likes: 117 Liked 281 Times in 88 Posts	Re: Chevy Small Block They will all need a little clearance work for the rods if you use a 4" crank and 6" rods. Other than that most are ready to assemble. I bought a dart and it was great for me. I will never use a stock block again for a race engine. My 2 Cents