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Big Block Chevy Engine Bulid - The Street Beast Part 2

Component:Spec:Notes:Cost*:
Carb1050 DominatorBig-blocks like Dominators$676
IntakeHolly DominatorHas already tested good$190
HeadsHome-ported Dart Iron Eagles2.3/1.88 valves, small port$1,410
CamCOMP solid street roller286 x 286 on 107 LCA plus lifters $620
ValvetrainBeehive springs + matching hardwareHigh-tech perf., low-tech cost. Includes pushrods & rockers$700
BlockStock, 4-boltSonic tester selected$250
Pistons Ross + 12512:1 with heads milled$660
RingsTotal SealOur dyno tests show best$250
RodsOE itemsARP bolted, lightened and balanced$280
CrankStock cast - ground 10 under (labor)For street/strip good for 700 hp$150
Oil PumpMoroso competition spec55 psi$80
PanMoroso Street/StripDoes a great job for the money$230
IgnitionPerformance Distributors HEIStrong sparks to 7,000+ rpm, priced including plugs and cables$360
FastenersARPBest insurance$80
GasketsFel ProTop quality$120
BearingsCalico$76
DamperProfessional Products$70
Block MachiningBore & hone labor$250
BalancingLabor$200
Misc Parts$180
Total:$7,134

Automotive Racing Products
(800) 826-3045
Moroso Performance Products
203/453-6571

moroso.com
Competition Cams
3406 Democrat Rd.
Memphis
TN  38118
(800) 999-0853
Performance Distributors
901/396-5782

performancedistributors.com
Dart Machinery Inc.
353 Oliver St.
Troy
MI  48084

www.dartheads.com
Standard Abrasives Motorsports
Simi Valley
CA  93063
Holley Performance Products Inc.
1801 Russellville Rd.
P.O. Box 10360
Bowling Green
KY  42102
T&L Engine Development Inc.

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