Dart LS Next billit block
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Burning Brakes
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Dart LS Next block build
Has anyone had any experience with this block? I'm thinking about building a new engine using the LS Next block and wanted to know how much boost these blocks can take? Any help would be welcome. 
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Burning Brakes
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Been looking at a lot of builds and none use the same manufactured parts. This engine should put out over a 1000 HP with a little boost. The good thing is the oiling system, The LS has a lot of problems with oiling and I have had enough of that problem. I'm going to go with the Callies crank H rods and diamond pistons. Heads have not be determined yet. Any advice would be welcome.
Burning Brakes
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Did a forum wide search on the DART LS Next block and didn't find anything of value (probably since this particular block is marketed primarily at pro drag racers). Your best bet may posting the same question on one of the LS1Tech forums. There are plenty of engine builders that frequent that forum. Hope this info helps.
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Burning Brakes
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Did a forum wide search on the DART LS Next block and didn't find anything of value (probably since this particular block is marketed primarily at pro drag racers). Your best bet may posting the same question on one of the LS1Tech forums. There are plenty of engine builders that frequent that forum. Hope this info helps.
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Burning Brakes
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I have gathered enough information on the Dart LS Next Block, block is ordered and all the needed parts. Going to go for some big HP on this engine. I'll keep everyone up to date on the build.
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Burning Brakes
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http://www.drysump.com/ls-dart.htm
I can't find any information on the. I may call ARE today and see if I can get some info.
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It looks like ARE has a couple of dry sump pans for the Dart LS Next block.
http://www.drysump.com/ls-dart.htm
I can't find any information on the. I may call ARE today and see if I can get some info.
http://www.drysump.com/ls-dart.htm
I can't find any information on the. I may call ARE today and see if I can get some info.
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The Dart LS next block is going into my C5. Oil pan has two solutions. the one I'm using is the adapters rail so I can use my stock Pan here is an example http://www.summitracing.com/search/b...version%20Kits
There are also custom pans being made for around 600.00.
Keep tuned as I continue on my build.
There are also custom pans being made for around 600.00.
Keep tuned as I continue on my build.
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The Dart LS next block is going into my C5. Oil pan has two solutions. the one I'm using is the adapters rail so I can use my stock Pan here is an example http://www.summitracing.com/search/b...version%20Kits
There are also custom pans being made for around 600.00.
Keep tuned as I continue on my build.
There are also custom pans being made for around 600.00.
Keep tuned as I continue on my build.
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Burning Brakes
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Canton makes a dry sump pan.
Look Here https://www.cantonracingproducts.com...-DRY-SUMP-PAN/
Look Here https://www.cantonracingproducts.com...-DRY-SUMP-PAN/
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Burning Brakes
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Have the block in for some machine work, honing the cylinders to size for the Diamond Pistons, checking deck height, checking the mains for proper fit. All new blocks should be checked before putting them together. Next I'm going to check my new heads valves to see if there seating properly and checking valve guide clearances. I'll give you more information as the project progresses.
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Jim your going for big power I see who is checking your heads I need to find someone in our area to look at mine also I am not sure but I think my heads have a bad valve job on them. the landings on the angle are differant sizes and not flat I am in the middle of hand lapping and it doesn't look right.
Dale
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Jim your going for big power I see who is checking your heads I need to find someone in our area to look at mine also I am not sure but I think my heads have a bad valve job on them. the landings on the angle are differant sizes and not flat I am in the middle of hand lapping and it doesn't look right.
Dale
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My dart LS next Block is back from the machine shop, now the real work begins. All the parts are here now all I have to do is start the build.
The block before the machine shop.
Heads, six bolt.
More information and photos to follow.
The block before the machine shop.
Heads, six bolt.
More information and photos to follow.