Richie333

has anybody had any issues with a RED darton sleeved block? Getting ready to send mine out and just wanted some input. I was reading on the erl sleeved blocks and seen some people had some problems. Would it be better to just buy a lsx block? And what would be the cost of that? Any of suggestions I would appreciate them.
Thanks 👍

silver408z

Another option is the Dart LS SHP block. Its below their LS next block in grade but equivalent to the LSX block. Its actually a little cheaper than the LSX block and requires less machine work to prep. Lots of other stuff already done to it.

Richie333

is the SHP aluminum or iron? And does it need a lot of extra stuff to put into the z06? I almost bought a ls next but I know it needs a different oil plan or adapters at the least and a few other things and I didn't want to get into that.

C5 Pete

I believe Texas Speed sells sleeved blocks too. Worth a phone call.

ChrisG23

Now I am coming from a completely different platform, so take my thoughts with a grain of salt. Darton sleeves are the gold standard (at least for this other platform). If I were you, my main concern would be the machine shop installing them properly.

silver408z

The SHP block does not require all those things. It is skirted and works with the factory oil pan. They make an iron and aluminum version. The aluminum is some crazy price. I did not think you were worried about iron since you mentioned the lsx block.

Richie333

yeah im not really too worried, I just want a solid motor. I'm defiantly adding boost later so the extra weight isn't a big deal I can make it up with that. That block runs the same internals as the ls7 correct?

silver408z

I do not know everything about it sorry. My engine is a SHP block and the Dart center weighted billet crank. The dart crank is another nice piece for the features and price point. Blownbluez06 is doing my build. I know its a 4.125 bore and 4.00 stroke and makes a 427. Heads are mast black label 305s and topped with a F1R for now. Maybe an X later.