Chevy ss block?

richie 2 · 06-04-2013, 08:48 PM

I have a chance to aquire a little m dart block @ a very reasonable price (nhra accepted piece) weighing 204lbs. bare its probably heavier than a bowtie unit...is the extra weight being up front going to hurt performance? (SS/GT application/327/3spd/q-jet) any input is appreciated. thankyou!

Kevin Panzino · 06-06-2013, 06:41 AM

So you have a line on a little M block at a good price eh....

Well, that block would slow your car down at least 6 tenths, and you wouldnt be able to qualify anywhere in the country.... Therefore, I think you need to give me the contact information for the block, so that I can purchase it at once, just to save any other racer the grief of having it ruin their combo

Seriously, I wouldnt think the extra 20 lbs would even be noticed, and from what I have heard about the M stiffness, it may make more HP and be quicker overall...

richie 2 · 06-06-2013, 11:51 AM

good one kevin...you had me nibbling! any engine builders know for sure if a dart will make more power over a bowtie, all components (except the block) being equal?

carl hinkson · 06-06-2013, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by richie 2

good one kevin...you had me nibbling! any engine builders know for sure if a dart will make more power over a bowtie, all components (except the block) being equal?

I have used both and I can't see where there would be any difference in power between the 2 blocks.

richie 2 · 06-06-2013, 02:07 PM

then its back too the weight deal...the weight off the front end I'll be better off. i know im splittin' hairs here but I want to invest in the quicker product.

Jeff Lee · 06-06-2013, 03:12 PM

Personally, I'd call Dart and ask them what the "big deal" is. I have to imagine that extra 20#'s is there for a reason.

carl hinkson · 06-06-2013, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by richie 2

then its back too the weight deal...the weight off the front end I'll be better off. i know im splittin' hairs here but I want to invest in the quicker product.

What is the P/N of the Bowtie If your comparing bore size to bore size the blocks should be pretty close in weight. What is the PN of the Bowtie in question? As some of the older bowtie blocks were offered in a small bore non Siamese cylinders.

Adger Smith · 06-07-2013, 12:11 AM

Your question should be: How will the 20 lbs on the front of the car help me?
With the suspension set up properly the extra 20 lbs on the front my help your car E.T. It may help you keep it off the wheeliebar crutch.

richie 2 · 06-07-2013, 06:37 AM

carl i'll get the numbers...im also going to weigh everything again. I believe the difference between the two is #50. if its #20 im not going to fuss over that amount...I hear ya Auger as ive seen people place another touch on the front for that reason.

richie 2 · 06-07-2013, 10:52 AM

the dart is 205lbs. the bowtie part #24502503 with a casting #10051184 comes in @ 186lbs.

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richie 2 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 963 Likes: 410 Liked 199 Times in 90 Posts	Re: Chevy ss block? good one kevin...you had me nibbling! any engine builders know for sure if a dart will make more power over a bowtie, all components (except the block) being equal?

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Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Chevy ss block? Personally, I'd call Dart and ask them what the "big deal" is. I have to imagine that extra 20#'s is there for a reason. __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX

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Adger Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Texarkana Ark/TX Posts: 2,446 Likes: 575 Liked 880 Times in 311 Posts	Re: Chevy ss block? Your question should be: How will the 20 lbs on the front of the car help me? With the suspension set up properly the extra 20 lbs on the front my help your car E.T. It may help you keep it off the wheeliebar crutch. __________________ Adger Smith (Former SS)

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richie 2 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 963 Likes: 410 Liked 199 Times in 90 Posts	Re: Chevy ss block? carl i'll get the numbers...im also going to weigh everything again. I believe the difference between the two is #50. if its #20 im not going to fuss over that amount...I hear ya Auger as ive seen people place another touch on the front for that reason. Last edited by richie 2; 06-07-2013 at 06:44 AM.

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richie 2 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 963 Likes: 410 Liked 199 Times in 90 Posts	Chevy ss block? I have a chance to aquire a little m dart block @ a very reasonable price (nhra accepted piece) weighing 204lbs. bare its probably heavier than a bowtie unit...is the extra weight being up front going to hurt performance? (SS/GT application/327/3spd/q-jet) any input is appreciated. thankyou!

06-06-2013, 06:41 AM	#2
Kevin Panzino Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 571 Likes: 288 Liked 738 Times in 134 Posts	Re: Chevy ss block? So you have a line on a little M block at a good price eh.... Well, that block would slow your car down at least 6 tenths, and you wouldnt be able to qualify anywhere in the country.... Therefore, I think you need to give me the contact information for the block, so that I can purchase it at once, just to save any other racer the grief of having it ruin their combo Seriously, I wouldnt think the extra 20 lbs would even be noticed, and from what I have heard about the M stiffness, it may make more HP and be quicker overall...

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richie 2 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 963 Likes: 410 Liked 199 Times in 90 Posts	Re: Chevy ss block? then its back too the weight deal...the weight off the front end I'll be better off. i know im splittin' hairs here but I want to invest in the quicker product.

06-07-2013, 10:52 AM	#10
richie 2 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 963 Likes: 410 Liked 199 Times in 90 Posts	Re: Chevy ss block? the dart is 205lbs. the bowtie part #24502503 with a casting #10051184 comes in @ 186lbs.