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283 Main Size NASCAR SB2.2 Series Block CNC-machined, cast iron NASCAR competition block
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- 283 Main Size NASCAR SB2.2 Series Block
- CNC-machined, cast iron NASCAR competition block
- 9.025" deck height
- 4-bolt NASCAR-block specific steel mains, 17 degree splayed caps on center 3 mains
- 4.116" rough bore
- 4.185" max bore (siamese bores)
- Machined for 58mm roller cam bearings
- .875" lifter bores
- -06AN water drains
- 45 degree -10AN front oil feed and valley scavenge
- AN O-ring pipe plugs
- (4)Center lifter valley drains (drilled & tapped)
- Steam holes drilled between cylinders .750" below deck surface
- 1/2" NPT water hole on each side of block
- Dry sump only(no oil filter boss)
- SB2.2 Lifter pattern and lobe sprayers
- Tested to over 800 horsepower!
- Proven in NASCAR and NHRA, Chevrolet Performance Bow Tie Race Blocks produce big power. These cast iron engine blocks use premium materials throughout and have full race-prep CNC-machining with tighter tolerances than standard Bow Tie Blocks.Features
- Cast iron block
- CNC-machined for +/- 0.001'' tolerances
- SAE 8620 steel 4-bolt mains (20° splayed caps on the three center mains)
- Extra-thick main bearing bulkhead machined at 5°
- Priority main oiling system
- Siamese bores
- Nominal wall thickness of cylinder bores is 0.340''
- Enlarged cam bosses allow custom machining for larger bearings
- Bearing cap inner bolts spread 0.210'' to accept machining of 400 journal crankshafts
- Extra-thick deck surfaces have blind-tapped head bolt holes for superior head gasket sealing
- Cylinder decks, front and rear of case, oil pan rail surfaces, and head dowel pins are blueprintedTechnical Notes
- Check timing system clearance before engine assembly
- Non-standard cam bearings required (Click More Info below)
- 2-piece rear main crankshafts and pre-1986 oil pans required
- Billet wet sump rear main cap can be adapted to dry sump with plugs
- Some aftermarket mechanical roller lifters may require clearancing at top of lifter bores
- Lifter valley oil scavenging boss (below bellhousing flange) and oil dipstick holes are not drilled
Product LineChevrolet Performance SBC Bow Tie Race Engine Blocks
BrandCHEVROLET PERFORMANCE
Package Width231.0
Weight231.0 PG
Part CategoryPerformance Parts
Package Qty1
Package TypeEA
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