Dart engineered the Big M
block to be the strongest,
most reliable and easiest to
build big block on the
market. With multiple deck
heights and bore sizes up to
4.600", the Big M
Sportsman block gives you the
versatility to build a wide
variety of engine
combinations. A true priority
main oiling system oils the
main bearings before the
lifters for extra
reliability.
Features:
- Standard
9.800" and tall
10.200" deck heights
available for stroker
engines.
- Standard
4.250" , 4.500" or
4.600" bore sizes with
siamesed extra thick cylinder
walls to resist cracking and
improve ring seal (minimum
.300" thick with
4.625" bore).
-
Uses +.300" tall Gen VI
style lifters. Modification
for Gen IV style available.
- Scalloped outer
water jacket walls improve
coolant flow around the
cylinder barrels to equalize
temperatures.
- 4 bolt
billet steel main caps have
splayed outer bolts for extra
strength.
- Crankshaft
tunnel has clearance for a
4.500" stroke crank with
steel rods without grinding.
- True priority main
oil system lubricates the
main bearings before the
lifters. Our stepped main oil
gallery (9/16" to
1/2" to 7/16")
increases the flow of oil to
the crank at high rpm, and
our front oil crossover
eliminates internal oil leaks
around the distributor shaft.
- Oil filter pad is
drilled and tapped for an
external oil pump.
-
Lifter valley head stud
bosses prevent blown head
gaskets.
- Rear main
cap uses standard oil pump
and two piece seal - no
adapter required!
-
Mechanical fuel pump boss,
clutch linkage mounts, and
side and front motor mounts
simplify installation in any
chassis.
- Dual oil pan
bolt patterns fit standard
and notched oil pans.
-
Coated cam bearings, freeze
plugs and dowels are
included.