Darton block 427 anyone have one?
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Burning Brakes
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Darton block 427 anyone have one?
Is anyone out there using the Darton block in a 427 cu in configuration? How is it working out? What tuners package are you using? What kind of HP and TRQ are you getting? What heads, intake, TB, headers, etc are you using?
Any information will be apprectiated?
Thanks :seeya :cool: :) :seeya
Any information will be apprectiated?
Thanks :seeya :cool: :) :seeya
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St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05-'06
Re: Darton block 427 anyone have one? (LT70ZR91)
Call us and ask for Al at ext 104. We have built several and presently have one in stock.
Thanks,
Shawn
Thanks,
Shawn
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Re: Darton block 427 anyone have one? (LT70ZR91)
Contact :cool:Andy @ aandacorvette.com . He's working on several in his shop right now! Darton 427's, C5R's and his own special creation 408 custom block! Mine absolutely takes my breath away (my rear tire treads too!)-he's currently installing the ATI F1R :crazy: big blower, big injectors and his large custom high capacity front mounted intercooler-should have performance specs shortly! :thumbs:
Call him! :yesnod: :smash:
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Call him! :yesnod: :smash:
See my sig,
Roy
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Re: Darton block 427 anyone have one? (97 C5 Metamorphosis)
With the huge amount of money a 427 costs anyway, I would pay the extra $2500-$3200 for a C5R block but thats just my personal opinion.
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Re: Darton block 427 anyone have one? (kumar75150)
BTW, as far as power levels are concerned, I think you can make anywhere between 480rwhp to 550rwhp depending on HOW extreme you want to go.
Sure there is some difference among the tuners but even they will tell you that the output may vary by a good 30-50hp depending on your preferences.
Sure there is some difference among the tuners but even they will tell you that the output may vary by a good 30-50hp depending on your preferences.
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Re: Darton block 427 anyone have one? (kumar75150)
:iagree: If your going to spend that much money building a 427, get a C5R block.... $3k just isn't that much more and the C5R was designed internally to be a 427.......JMO. :cheers:
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Re: Darton block 427 anyone have one? (HIGHRPM)
If you are just buying a shortblock and spending 6k then I disagree with the C5R block idea being 'only 3k more'. If you are getting a 15k longblock and having someone install it then do it.
I would like to know how many darton block owners had a good experience now that the process has had some time to be perfected.
Apparently there aren't any problems with Andy's 408 re-sleeve and that is a huge cost savings over either of the above options, still makes near the same power, and more power than is usable on the street with a S/C.
I would like to know how many darton block owners had a good experience now that the process has had some time to be perfected.
Apparently there aren't any problems with Andy's 408 re-sleeve and that is a huge cost savings over either of the above options, still makes near the same power, and more power than is usable on the street with a S/C.
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Re: Darton block 427 anyone have one? (SpinMonster)
I think Agostino Racing resleeved blocks have more than proven their reliability over the past couple years. They have withstood over 1000rwhp in a mid 8 second fbody, as well as low 9's in a C5.
To the best of my knowledge there has not been a leaking, or dropped sleeve problem with an ARE block in over two years. I know mine has been in my car now for over two years and 20K miles and it has been holding up great.
These blocks are available for ~$2200, which is under 1/3 the price of a C5R block.
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To the best of my knowledge there has not been a leaking, or dropped sleeve problem with an ARE block in over two years. I know mine has been in my car now for over two years and 20K miles and it has been holding up great.
These blocks are available for ~$2200, which is under 1/3 the price of a C5R block.
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Re: Darton block 427 anyone have one? (MattG)
Currently looking to build a new engine. I currently have a ATI D1, how are the resleeved blocks for FI applications. Not sure if I should stay with stock cubes, 385 or resleeve to bigger cubes.
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Re: Darton block 427 anyone have one? (LT70ZR91)
I have a Cartek 427 with the Darton wet sleve block. I love it , would not trade it for any thing. I like it so good I think I'll buy another one for my SS. Thanks John. :party:
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Re: Darton block 427 anyone have one? (MattG)
I think Agostino Racing resleeved blocks have more than proven their reliability over the past couple years. They have withstood over 1000rwhp in a mid 8 second fbody, as well as low 9's in a C5.
To the best of my knowledge there has not been a leaking, or dropped sleeve problem with an ARE block in over two years. I know mine has been in my car now for over two years and 20K miles and it has been holding up great.
These blocks are available for ~$2000, which is under 1/3 the price of a C5R block.
To the best of my knowledge there has not been a leaking, or dropped sleeve problem with an ARE block in over two years. I know mine has been in my car now for over two years and 20K miles and it has been holding up great.
These blocks are available for ~$2000, which is under 1/3 the price of a C5R block.
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Re: Darton block 427 anyone have one? (LT70ZR91)
We have one in stock. Already stress relieved, decked and 4.10 bores ready for honing. Brand new LS6 case from Darton.
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Re: Darton block 427 anyone have one? (93Polo)
do they come with a warranty if I purchase the block only?
ttt
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With the process we use it is virtually impossible to drop a sleeve or have a water leak.
We will be having a special in the next week or so as soon as the next batch of sleeves arrive at the shop, we also have blocks in stock and can sell them outright with no core needed :D