Iron Blocks W/Ductile Iron Main Caps
Dart 31223344 Big Block Chevy Big M Sportsman Cast Iron Engine Block Features:
- Ductile iron 4-bolt mains caps for ultimate bottom-end strength
- Siamesed extra thick cylinder walls to resist cracking and improve ring seal
- Crankshaft tunnel has clearance for a 4.500 in. stroke with steel rods without grinding
- Main bearing caps have splayed outer bolts for extra strength
- True priority main oil system lubricates the main bearings before the lifters
- Stepped main oil gallery (9/16 in. to 1/2 in. to 7/16 in.) increases the flow of oil to the crankshaft at high RPM, and front oil crossover eliminates internal oil leaks around the distributor shaft
- Lifter valley head stud bosses prevent blown head gaskets
- Dual oil pan bolt patterns fit standard and notched oil pans
Dart 31223344 Big Block Chevy Big M Sportsman Cast Iron Engine Block Specs:
- Material: 220 BHN cast iron
- Main Journal Type: 454 Main
- Deck Height: 9.800 in.
- Cylinder Bore as Shipped: 4.240 in.
- Cylinder Bore Diameter: 4.250 in.
- Finished Cylinder Bores: No
- Main Caps Included: Yes
- Main Cap Material: Ductile Iron
- Main Bolt Style: 4-Bolt
- Main Cap Fasteners Included: Yes
- Lifter Bore Diameter: .842 in.
- Camshaft Bore: Standard
- Provisions for OE Roller Lifters: No
- Main Bearings Included: No
- Rear Main Seal Style: 2-Piece
- Oil Pan Rail Type: Dual pattern
- Raised Cam: No
- Cam Bearings Included: No
- Freeze Plugs Included: No
- Weight: 280 lbs.
- Requires Dart Cam Bearing, Freeze Plug Parts Kit 32000002 or equivalent (sold separately)
Emissions Note:
This part is only legal for sale and use on Uncontrolled (Non-Emissions Controlled) Vehicles or on vehicles used solely for the purposes of closed competition racing.
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Motor Vehicles
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