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High Performance Short Block Big Block Chevy 598ci
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ATK ENGINESPART NUMBER: 059-SP45

High Performance Short Block Big Block Chevy 598ci

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Big Block Chevy
High Performance Short Block
  • Big Block Chevy 598ci
  • Dart Big M Sportsman Block
  • 4340 Forged Crankshaft
  • 4340 Forged H Beam 6.385" Length
  • 2618 Forged Flat Top

    This bullet proof short block is designed for racing or max effort street build.

    Block Information:

    • Dart Big M Sportsman 4 bolt main 2 piece rear main seal
    • Bore/Stroke: 4.600" x 4.500"
    • Displacement: 598ci
    • Camshaft Bearings: Dura-Bond, installed and clocked to OEM position
    • Freeze Plugs: Brass, installed and sealed
    • Oil Galley Plugs: Installed and sealed

    Rotating Assembly:

    • Crankshaft: Manley 4340 forged
    • Balance: Internally balanced (front+rear)
    • Rods: Manley 4340 forged H beam 6.385" with ARP 8740 bolts
    • Compression Ratio: 112cc= 10.8:1 / 118cc= 10.3:1 / 121cc= 10.1:1
    • Pistons: 2618 flat top -3cc
    • Rings: Plasmamoly

     Recommended Components:

    • Balancer: Internal balance
    • Flexplate/Flywheel: Internal balance
    • Head Gasket: .038" thickness or per application
    • Oil: 10W30 Non synthetic for first 3000 miles
    • Oil Filter: Wix or K&N per application

    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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    Please CLICK HERE for ATK Warranty

  • Part TypeEngine Short Block
    BrandATK ENGINES
    Package Height26.0
    Package Width26.0
    Package Length29.0
    Weight420.0 PG
    Part CategoryPerformance Parts
    QuantitySold individually
    Part FitmentSemi Universal
    Vendor Part NumberSP45
    Package Qty1
    Package TypeEA
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