Big Block Chevy Engine Bulid - The Street Beast Part 1

Component:	Spec:	Notes:	*Cost:**
Carb	1050 Dominator	Big-blocks like Dominators	$676
Intake	Holly Dominator	Has already tested good	$190
Heads	Home-ported Dart Iron Eagles	2.3/1.88 valves, small port	$1,410
Cam	COMP solid street roller	286 x 286 on 107 LCA plus lifters	$620
Valvetrain	Beehive springs + matching hardware	High-tech perf., low-tech cost. Includes pushrods & rockers	$700
Block	Stock, 4-bolt	Sonic tester selected	$250
Pistons	Ross + 125	12:1 with heads milled	$660
Rings	Total Seal	Our dyno tests show best	$<250
Rods	OE items	ARP bolted, lightened and balanced	$280
Crank	Stock cast - ground 10 under (labor)	For street/strip good for 700 hp	$150
Oil Pump	Moroso competition spec	55 psi	$80
Pan	Moroso Street/Strip	Does a great job for the money	$230
Ignition	Performance Distributors HEI	Strong sparks to 7,000+ rpm, priced including plug cables	$360
Fasteners	ARP	Best insurance	$80
Gaskets	Fel Pro	Top quality	$120
Bearings	Calico	Coated	$76
Damper	Professional Products		$70
Block Machining	Bore & hone labor		$250
Balancing		Labor	$200
Misc Parts			$180
Total:			$7,134

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