Description
Dart Big M Cast Iron BB Chev Engine Block with 4-Bolt Steel Caps4.500″ Bore, 9.800″ Deck, STD Mains
Brand: DART
Part Number: DA31263444
Description:
Dart engineered the Big M block to be the strongest, most reliable and easiest to build big block on the market. With multiple deck heights and bore sizes up to 4.600″, the Big M Sportsman block gives you the versatility to build a wide variety of engine combinations. A true priority main oiling system oils the main bearings before the lifters for extra reliability.
Features:
- Standard 9.800″ and tall 10.200″ deck heights available for stroker engines.
- Standard 4.250″ , 4.500″ or 4.600″ bore sizes with siamesed extra thick cylinder walls to resist cracking and improve ring seal (minimum .300″ thick with 4.625″ bore).
- Uses +.300″ tall Gen VI style lifters. Modification for Gen IV style available.
- Scalloped outer water jacket walls improve coolant flow around the cylinder barrels to equalize temperatures.
- 4 bolt billet steel main caps have splayed outer bolts for extra strength.
- Crankshaft tunnel has clearance for a 4.500″ stroke crank with steel rods without grinding.
- True priority main oil system lubricates the main bearings before the lifters. Our stepped main oil gallery (9/16″ to 1/2″ to 7/16″) increases the flow of oil to the crank at high rpm, and our front oil crossover eliminates internal oil leaks around the distributor shaft.
- Oil filter pad is drilled and tapped for an external oil pump.
- Lifter valley head stud bosses prevent blown head gaskets.
- Rear main cap uses standard oil pump and two piece seal – no adapter required!
- Mechanical fuel pump boss, clutch linkage mounts, and side and front motor mounts simplify installation in any chassis.
- Dual oil pan bolt patterns fit standard and notched oil pans.