The Little M Sportsman
small block is an affordable
high performance racing
piece. Designed with ductile
iron main caps and the
capability to accept most
standard small block parts,
it makes an ideal option for
the serious racer who doesn't
want to spend a fortune on an
engine block. Dart's Little M
Sportsman block is the
affordable alternative for
sportsman racers and serious
street performance. The
Sportsman block shares most
of the Little M's best
features, but saves you money
by using ductile iron main
bearing caps (4-bolt on the
center three and 2-bolt on
the ends), and employing a
rear external oil feed,
crossover and restrictor
provision.
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.
- Nodular iron main
bearing caps. Utilizes
standard pan, oil pump and
two piece seal.
- Rear
external oil feed, crossover
and restrictor provision.
- Cam bearings, freeze
plugs and dowels are not
included.