Dart SHP block
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St. Jude Donor '09-'11-'12-'13-'14
Dart SHP block
Hi All,
I just inherited a new Dart SHP block and I'm toying with building a new engine for the '64 Vette. The block is 4.125" bore/350 mains. It's a street car but I like something that will get my attention when I put my foot in it and still have reasonable manners. Rear end is a 3.73, Muncie M22. Currently running a 383 that runs well but I want more.
The only real rub is I live at 5000 feet and it's tough getting the HP loss back when normally aspirated.
Do any of you have a thought as to which way to go for cam, heads etc.
Any thoughts are appreciated.
Dave
I just inherited a new Dart SHP block and I'm toying with building a new engine for the '64 Vette. The block is 4.125" bore/350 mains. It's a street car but I like something that will get my attention when I put my foot in it and still have reasonable manners. Rear end is a 3.73, Muncie M22. Currently running a 383 that runs well but I want more.
The only real rub is I live at 5000 feet and it's tough getting the HP loss back when normally aspirated.
Do any of you have a thought as to which way to go for cam, heads etc.
Any thoughts are appreciated.
Dave
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St. Jude Donor '05
From going every which way on a build if I could do it again it would be forced induction, hands down.
Turbo, sc take your pic. Simple 10 lbs gets you unreal power. That block will take it all day, can run a mild cam so valvetrain lasts, good manners vacuum etc. Especially at elevation, its huge cubes on tap whenever you want them.
Turbo, sc take your pic. Simple 10 lbs gets you unreal power. That block will take it all day, can run a mild cam so valvetrain lasts, good manners vacuum etc. Especially at elevation, its huge cubes on tap whenever you want them.
