A fresh start...

[Balaska347]

Its only a 4.030 bore because I didnt want to buy new pistons just for a few extra cubes. When these pistons will no longer work I will go with the 4.125 bore.

Basically everything will be the same but I am upgrading the crank from a 50oz scat 9000 cast to an internal 4340 zero balance. Im also going to change intakes from my systemax stage 2 by fox lake to a Victor 5.0 ported by Ron Sharp. Im also planning on a vaccum pump since the Victor doesn't have the PCV in the back of the intake. After all said and done it will probably run the same or possibly slower with the added weight and the loss of bottom end torque from changing intakes. Should be 10.90-11.0's but should be a strong piece.

[Steve-0]

Looks good! I actually like the green too. Which dart block is it?

[PaceFever79]

100 lbs = about 10 HP

Can't you make that up with some RPM?

That thing should be rev happy.

[yeahloh95]

you might be surprised how well it performs there is something to say about a good non flexing block and what it does for ring seal

[Balaska347]

I agree 100% with the added weight being about 1 tenth in the quater mile. That why Im planning on actually being slightly slower in ET. Im switching intakes to see if it will do a little better in higher rpm's but Im also worried that it might hurt me too much down low. We will just have to wait and see.

I also agree with the fact that there might be some power with having a stronger block. I hear that the stock block move around alot under power and there is alot of cylinder disortion. Who knows, I just wanted something more reliable and to try something different.

[Balaska347]

Looks good! I actually like the green too. Which dart block is it?

Its a Dart SHP

[CobraII]

I see that green, and yeah, maybe it's the season, but all I think of is

[CobraII]

I vote we now refer to this as the "Grinch build"

[Balaska347]

LOLI like it the Grinch build

[cobra tom]

think nos big shot baby!!!!!!!

[roush08]

Looks good Mike. Can't wait to see it running this season. Are you going to make it for World of Wheels ?

[Balaska347]

Looks good Mike. Can't wait to see it running this season. Are you going to make it for World of Wheels ?

Doesn't look like I be ready in time for it this year. I should have the engine complete by then but the car wont be ready.

[How Much?]

Doesn't look like I be ready in time for it this year. I should have the engine complete by then but the car wont be ready.

Your girl cuts my hair, nice engine, nice girl! Congrats

[Balaska347]

Thanks... do you or did you work at Marsh tire. I think I met you before

[torqueboxer]

If you dont mind what did he charge you and what was the lead time on getting the block? Pm me if you want. Interested in one of these

[oldfox]

Man one thing if you get an oil leak you will know in a hurry
why not green? moneys green and I like money

[Balaska347]

I think Im starting to regret the green now but its too late lol

[Ares]

Nah just roll mith it Mike. Different yes but should look good once in the car.

[PaxtonShelby]

I think Im starting to regret the green now but its too late lol

...just paint the car to match!!!

[Balaska347]

I like the green, Im just noticing how easy it gets finger prints on it