Re: Stocker block SBC
 

For another 230.00 you can get one fully machined, decked, line honed to 2.6415, bored to your desired size and plate honed, chamfer around the main housing bores, chamfer freeze plug and cam plug holes, check lifter bores for proper size. cleaned ready to go and shipping is 125.00

Also we can machine lifter bores to .904 which is very common.

If this helps!!

Re: Stocker block SBC
 

Thanks for all the great feedback.

Is there any reason to look at the Little M or Motown blocks or is the Dart 3116111 the way to go?

Is the Dart 3116111 strong enough to not require Hard Blok as cast?

Thanks
Chad

Re: Stocker block SBC
 

I'd only use either of the Dart blocks. I think the SHP block is fine. The thing about Hard Block or Embeco block filler is that it also provides thermal stability. The SHP block is considerably thicker and stronger than say in "010" production block. "Pouring" the SHP might not be an absolute necessity, as I feel it is with production blocks, but I still prefer to pour my blocks.

Re: Stocker block SBC
 

I'm running a Dart Little m block in my sbc stocker. While it's certianly beefy enough I really think it's a little on the "overkill' side for a stocker; especially an automatic car. My block weighed 217lbs bare; which is 20lbs over my filled chevy block. Just something to think about when you're scaling your car.

Re: Stocker block SBC
 

I'd tend to agree with Bill that the Little M is over kill for a stocker, especially when you consider cost. I would not, however, use the Dart fasteners for the main caps in either case, Little M or SHP, I'd switch to ARP studs, and align hone the block. Not sure exactly what the weight difference is between the Little M and the SHP.