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Old 01-09-2011 | 10:46 AM
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Any knowledge, pros/cons of the Dart Big M Block? Thanks in advance for any related info.
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Old 01-09-2011 | 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by campionchase910
Any knowledge, pros/cons of the Dart Big M Block? Thanks in advance for any related info.
They are good.
I have 2 extras I would sell.
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Old 01-09-2011 | 03:47 PM
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That is all we run, tough block. A little on the heavy side but hold up very well.
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Old 01-09-2011 | 04:03 PM
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they are spec'd out very well. I must say they look like they can take a pounding.
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Old 01-09-2011 | 04:03 PM
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what they said, or a MERLIN !! both very good !!!!
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Old 01-10-2011 | 03:05 PM
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A little heavier built in the stres areas, better material used in casting and a better designed oiling system over the stock blocks.
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Old 01-10-2011 | 05:05 PM
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How are these blocks in a whipplecharged application?
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Old 01-10-2011 | 05:14 PM
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Any input on the dart aluminum blocks? I am going freshwater cooled.
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Old 01-10-2011 | 05:57 PM
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Would the Dart Pro 1 heads matched up with the Dart block be a good combination.
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Old 01-10-2011 | 06:46 PM
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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.
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