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Old 07-11-2016, 08:49 PM   #21
Alan Nyhus
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Default Re: Crankcase Pressure

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Originally Posted by HandOverFist View Post
I'm no expert for sure, but I also don't have any Dart blocks lying about. It's my understanding that the Dart blocks oil differently and likely less oil up top to contend with. Using these old GM blocks my solution just seems to make sense to me.
Rich, here's a Dart SHP:



The valley is much like a big block Chevy. They are a priority main oiling system, so the mains get oil first, then the cam/lifters....just the opposite of a factory small block. You can flood the top end pretty easily, so the lifters need to be chosen carefully.
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