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Back4More 01-11-2011 12:00 AM

Call DART and talk with a Tech. I recall reading somewhere they are rated for 1500-1600HP.

30Special 01-11-2011 12:05 AM


Originally Posted by Boat1 (Post 3293807)
The Dart Big M block is heavier than the Merlin dry, but if you check the specs full of water the Big M is slightly lighter. Obviously the block will have water in it, thus I feel the extra mass makes the Big M slightly stronger.
Sampson: I highly recommend talking with the block manufacturer at great length. You really need to go closed cooling for block stability. Just my opinion, good luck.

sorry, but i dont really understand the weight part..if the dart is heavier then the merlin dry, then the merlin would have a little larger water passages?
But why would the merlin wet be heavier then the dart wet ?
that would be a lot of water to make up for the weight of steel ?! NO..am i missing something ???:party-smiley-004:

campionchase910 01-12-2011 03:17 PM

Anybody else out there with opinions on this block through experience:flag:

GPM 01-12-2011 03:20 PM

What do you need to know ?

campionchase910 01-12-2011 03:24 PM

How good they are compared to blue blocks.

GPM 01-12-2011 03:33 PM

I doubt you'll find anything better than the Dart, only my opinion and I'm not an engine builder.

Jeff P31 01-12-2011 03:33 PM


Originally Posted by campionchase910 (Post 3293754)
Would the Dart Pro 1 heads matched up with the Dart block be a good combination.

More HP out of Brodix heads and less money. :drink:

campionchase910 01-12-2011 03:38 PM


Originally Posted by GPM (Post 3295630)
I doubt you'll find anything better than the Dart, only my opinion and I'm not an engine builder.

Thanks GPM, just wanted some reassurance:ernaehrung004::ernaehrung004:

campionchase910 01-12-2011 03:44 PM


Originally Posted by GPM (Post 3295630)
I doubt you'll find anything better than the Dart, only my opinion and I'm not an engine builder.

GPM how does this engine ingredient sound:

dart big m block--8.5-1 compression
dart pro-1 heads
scat 4.5 stroke crank
oliver 6,535 billet rods
je piston & rings
crane hydraulic roller. 262 intake 264 exhaust, .680 lift intake
.630 lift exhaust on 114 center line

12 qt. oil pan
2 stage water pump
manley pushrods
scorpion roller rockers
whipple 3.3 blower kit
autronic efi system
msd ignition system

Jeff P31 01-12-2011 03:52 PM

What bore ???????????


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