BBC540SB Block Chevy 540 ci. Short Block
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SMEDING PERFORMANCEPART NUMBER: 039-540SB

BBC540SB Block Chevy 540 ci. Short Block

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Short Blocks
Big Block Chevy 540 ci. Short Block
  • Block: Dart Big M Sportsman
  • Crankshaft: 4340 Forged Steel 4.250 in. Stroke
  • Connecting Rods: 4340 Forged Steel 6.385 in. H-Beam
  • Pistons: Forged Aluminum
  • Rings: Plasma-Moly

    Smeding BBC540SB Block Chevy 540 ci. Short Block:

    • Block:
      • 4.500 in. Bore
      • 9.800 in. Deck Height
      • 4-Bolt Billet Steel Mains with ARP Fasteners
    • Crankshaft:
      • 4340 Forged Steel
      • 4.250 in. Stroke
      • Internal Balance
    • Connecting Rods:
      • 4340 Forged Steel H-Beam
      • 6.385 in. Length
      • 7/16 in. SP8740 12pt Fasteners
      • Floating Wrist Pins
    • Pistons:
      • 4032 Forged Aluminum
      • 10 cc Dome
      • Coated Skirts
    • Rings:
      • Plasma-Moly Top
      • Low Tension Oil
      • 1/16 in. x 1/16 in. x 3/16 in.
    • Bearings:
      • King Tri-Metal
    • Cam Bearings:
      • Dura-Bond, Installed
    • Compression Ratio:
      • Varies by Cylinder Head Selection
    • Brass Freeze Plugs – Installed
    • Oil Plugs- Installed
    • Dowel Pins – Installed

    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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  • Part TypeEngine
    BrandSMEDING PERFORMANCE
    Package Height26.0
    Package Width26.0
    Package Length29.0
    Weight417.0 PG
    Part CategoryPerformance Parts
    Engine TypeHigh-Performance Crate Engine
    Engine Block MaterialCast Iron
    Engine Assembly StyleShort Block
    Part FitmentSemi Universal
    Engine Displacement540 ci.
    Engine Make/SizeChevy Big Block
    Vendor Part NumberBBC540SB
    Package Qty1
    Package TypeEA
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