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Big Block Chevy Engine Bulid - The Street Beast Part 1

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 plug cables$360
FastenersARPBest insurance$80
GasketsFel ProTop quality$120
BearingsCalicoCoated$76
DamperProfessional Products$70
Block MachiningBore & hone labor$250
BalancingLabor$200
Misc Parts$180
Total:$7,134

Calico Coatings
6400 Denver Industrial Park Rd.
Dept. MMFF
Denver
NC  28037
Ross Racing Pistons
El Segundo
CA
800/392-7677

rosspistons.com
Comp Cams
800.999.0853

compcams.com
T&L Engine Development
12303-A Renee Ford Rd.
Stanfield
NC  28163
Professional Products
12705 S. Van Ness Ave.
Hawthorne
CA  90250
(323) 779-2020

www.professional-products.com

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