Engine Projects
565ci Dart BBC Race Build
Our sample engine build is a 565-ci big-block Chevy based around a Dart Big M cylinder block and Dart Big Chief Pro 1 aluminum cylinder heads. Following the step-by-step procedures is designed to simplify the mating of all the important components in the engine...
Dart 565ci Big Block Chevy Build Sheet
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Scat Connecting Rod Selection
Rod selection for this build was fundamental. Just as we went with a heavier duty option for the crankshaft for durability reasons, we matched that move with Scat’s Pro Sport 4340 forged H-beam connecting rods (PN 6653522A) with doweled cap alignment and a 7/16-inch ARP 2000 rod bolt upgrade.
Dart 18° Big Chief Cylinder Head Selection
We selected a set of Dart 18° Big Chief cylinder heads for this project. They are offered as cast or with your choice of Super Mod porting or Full Port CNC porting. To match our application we chose the Super Mod porting configuration.
Dart 565 Cubic Inch Big Block Chevy
Our Dart based 565 cubic inch big block Chevy was built for a 1990 Pontiac Trans Am running at…
Scat Crank Prep
This build uses a Scat Lightweight Pro Comp forged crankshaft with a 4.250-inch stroke (PN 4-454-4250-6385-2) and a set of eight Scat H-Beam Pro Sport rods with a 6.535-inch length and a ARP 2000 rod bolt upgrade (PN 445425-2). The 4.250-inch stroke was chosen to complement the 4.600-inch cylinder bore.
Dart Big M Block Selection
The high demand performance requirements of this particular engine application require a cylinder case of superior design and construction. We chose a Dart Machinery "Big M" cylinder block equipped with all the best design features and attending hardware for a high RPM, 1,000 HP+ package.