The Dart Little M is
designed from the ground up
as a true racing engine block
which can be used with
standard off the shelf small
block components. The Little
M is cast from premium high
strength iron and beefed up
in all the critical areas. A
competition oiling system
ensures adequate lubrication
to the main bearings at high
rpm. You can select
4.000" or 4.125"
cylinder bores, and 350 or
400 main bearings with steel
4 bolt main caps. Front and
rear external oil feed,
crossover and restrictor
provision simplify plumbing
with external pumps.With a
standard deck height, extra
thick siamese cylinder walls
and a competition oiling
system, the Little M is the
perfect starting point for a
powerful and reliable engine
for the street or the race
track.
Features:
- Extra thick cylinder
walls resist cracking and
improve ring seal for more
power.
- Scalloped
outer water jacket walls
improve coolant flow around
the cylinder barrels to
equalize temperatures.
- Priority main oiling
system directs oil to the
main bearings first for more
dependable lubrication.
- Blind tapped head bolt
holes prevent water leaks.
- Extra thick decks
ensure reliable head gasket
seal.
- Standard small
block deck height allows use
of off the shelf parts.
- Splayed outer bolts on
middle main bearing caps
prevent cracks.
- Open
lifter valley improves return
to oil pan.
- Enlarged
lifter bosses accommodate
offset and oversize lifters.
- 4 bolt billet steel
main caps have splayed outer
bolts for extra strength.
- Front and rear external
oil inlets, crossovers and
restrictor provisions to
simplify plumbing with
external pump.
- Block
includes special coated cam
bearings, freeze plugs and
dowels.