Not knowing is understandable, but failing to educate yourself on the do's anddon'tsis asking for problems. As our business grew, we expanded our machine shop, and putting heart and soul in this company, we have become the number one street rod engine builder in the nation. Engines used in marine applications will have a limited warranty of ONE year from date of sale. Here are a few good reasons why we think the 421 engine is a better choice than the 383 or 406 engine. These non-branded, (no-name) products are often poor quality in many ways. Our goal is set the piston at zero deck (flush with the deck surface). Factors such as outside temp, altitude, compression ratio, and the type of driving you do determine the temp range to run. The first six months will cover parts and labor, and the second half of the one year period will cover parts only. See our other listings for the fully dressed out turn-key version. WE'VE REVIEWED WHAT THE COMPETITION IS OFFERING, AND WE'RE CONVINCED THAT WE ARE OFFERING THE BEST VALUE FOR THE MONEY. We now use the Clevite bearings in our engines. SBC 421/427/434 Assemblies; SBC LT1 383 Assemblies; SBC Short Block Kits; Starters; . +/-0.001" machining tolerances. Drive safely please but keep your engine under load more than normal and bring the rpm up and back down to seat the rings much better and faster. The block is bored to size with our new Centroid touch probe machine. One more benefit is that timing accuracy is very precise and will remain that way. This engine includes a flexplate for automatic transmission use at no additional cost. The part number for this oil is 0191-012, or you may run the 10w-30 weight Schaeffer Supreme 7000 series semi synthetic oil in cooler weather. To sum it up, there are three important factors to look . However, you can have much more serious issues by running plugs with high temp ranges. This is something that running the engine on a test mule can't provide. You may have run an old car in the past that pinged and clattered under load for many miles, and this didn't seem to hurt it. It's been one of the best investments we have ever made. (1) Precision machined in USA to our custom specifications. Starters to rotating assemblies to engines. These additives are very valuable for high performance engines. 69 Nova 410" small block-Driven to track 6.39 E.T./105 MPH--6.11/112.89 w/N2O This engine doesnotcome with oil in it. 427 Small Block Chevy Pump Gas Short Block. This is a 2016 model and highly advanced compared to the much older models many shops have. Pictured below is a file photo. Extends engine life and frees up a few more horse power. Horsepower rating would drop an additional 10-15 hp below the cam choice 2. 421 Small Block Chevy Short Block Price; . You don't have the budget for the build you're proposing. The Scat crankshafts are the best wayto build a strong bottom end for, street rods, dirt and circle track racing, and drag strip racing. If you've read our warning on engine builders using low grade no-name rods and cranks, a similar situation exists in the roller rocker market. We offer a full line of this oil in our other listings. There are many special additives in true race grade oils that are not in conventional oil. You could step outside these guidelines in either direction to some degree and still have very good street manners. $663,078. The rod bolts are most likely to fail under hard use, moreso than the rod itself. Contrary to what is posted on their website, Fred White is no longer associated with the company in any way. The nuts have a serrated face and built in washers. This cam would also be the best choice for those running a 700R4 trans. You don't have toturn the engine to a critical rpm range to produce its max hp output. With a race balance job, all pistons and rods are match weighed to within 2/10's of a gram or less, and the final balance is brought down to around 1 gram plus or minus. This makes correct starter installation difficult. There are many special additives in true race grade oils that are not in conventional oil. THE CAMS LISTED WILL COVER MOST NEEDS FOR ANY STREET ROD OR SPORT TRUCK. 700+hp. The 427 engine has a deeper stroke crank, heavier pistons, and these engines make up to 625 hp and turn up to 6800 rpm. 5. You can also expect a much longer valve train life with this cam compared to the larger cams listed above, especially with the 1.5 ratio rocker choice. Most of our engines come with spark plugs in them, depending on the package you purchase. You can see this and other upgrade options in our ebay store under the "UPGRADES" category, or simply do a search with the key word, "Upgrade" in the search bar when shopping in our ebay store. Some flexplates have a slight amount of run-out/warpage when the trans. Every 2000 miles or less would be optimal. Posted Today, 12:50 AM $7,425. 2. The optimal air to fuel ratio is approx. Heavy cars, upwards of 3800 lbs or more, would do well with this cam choice. We have a customer that used the orange colored antifreeze made for Toyota trucks as he happened to have this on hand. He continued to operate the machine shop and build engines for us while we continued selling online under the eBay user ID of skipwhite and the eBay store name of whiteperformance1. ATK LM7-LB-3 Chevy LM7/LS1 383CI Base Engine 515HP+ Usually Ships in 4 to 6 Weeks Our Price (USD): ATK HP109 Chevy LQ4 6.0L Base Engine 505HP Usually Ships in 1 week Our Price (USD): ATK VMT23M CHEVY 6.0L MARINE ENGINE 2010-2014 Our Price (USD): ATK SP38 LS 408CI Stroker Short Block - 18cc Dish Pistons 24 Tooth This may alter your initial starter adjustment, and if it does, you may need to do a light adjustment once the transmission is installed. Keep the crate your engine came in to ensure a safe return to our workshop. We have heard of many engines using these rockers that came apart and spilled needle bearings into the engine, only to end up in the oil pump. Some of these oils will state that they are low or possibly non-detergent, and that is a desirable trait of racing oil. It's possible that once the transmission is installed and the torque converter is hooked up to the flexplate, the position of the ring gear may move a slight bit more. Ohio Crankshaft. The ARP-2000 rod bolts also torque at a higher number, and this increased clamping force is also a factor in keeping the big end of the rod stable and true to size. The larger cams could possibly cross the finish line sooner in cars that are setup properly compared to the smaller choices, but the smaller cams will have a better feel in the lower to mid rpm range without all the drama of the more radical setups above. Pictured below is the Edelbrock Performer EPS dual plane intake. The life of the engine can be greatly extended if you run a race grade engine oil such as our Schaeffer brand racing oil. At this point, we start the actual dyno tuning process and this focuses around the air to fuel ratio numbers and what timing numbers produce peak power. This very critical work is done to exacting specs and with great care. This is for those who want the engine to operate virtually vibration free at high rpm. Lebanon , NJ . - MELLINGM-SELECTSERIES OIL PUMP WITH M-SELECT DRIVE ROD. All in all, we have been in this business going on 20+ years. Head gaskets are Fel Pro 1003 premium race grade series, and ARP head bolts, and rocker studs. Landshark928. These numbers are very important to know. We only use the swedged one pc. There is one more value that we consider just as important to what we have mentioned above. . Skip White Performance. Ok, change in the plan. . You may run regular gas in an emergency situation, but drive the car with reduced acceleration until you can find premium fuel. Please read the cam info provided below on the four cam choices before purchasing this engine. If you choose to go with the Hurricane single plane intake and the first choice cam with 1.6 rockers, it will bring the hp numbers up to approx. Contained a balanced assembly of: Dart SHP block, Scat forged crank 3.875 stroke, Scat rods p/n 2-ICR6000-7/16 6", and probe SRC p/n 14929-030 pistons, & Howards p/n 180265-10 hydralic roller cam .530I-.545E. When a rod bolt fails during high RPM, total engine destruction is usually the result. You must follow the recommendations listed below. Transmission Recommendations by Skip White. We can have the engine delivered to a residence with lift gate service but at an additional cost. If you think you will encounter clearance issues with the kickouts, we recommend opting for the stock appearing 5 qt. We strongly suggest using our Powermaster 9100 or 9400 starter on this engine. Our engines include a dipstick. 3. This is what you will find in most solid roller engines, as they have very high spring rates, and create an enormous load on the chain and gears, compared to non solid roller setups. Only use engine oils with high levels of zinc compounds in them when running a mechanical fuel pump. Final gearing would need to be at 373 or numerically higher. We believe that the electric fuel pump system is a superior fuel delivery system compared to a mechanical system. You will be required to change your oil and filter more frequently when using the Wix Racing filters. TOP OF THE LINE. They could possibly be used on a budget back yard stock build up that has a very low spring pressure, with a cam that has very low lift, but then you would be better off with the stock stamped rockers on such a build. This will most likely destroy the gasket material used in these engines. Skip to first item. - DART SHP BLOCK WITHSPLAYEDMAIN CAPS. The '66 Chevelle was lonesome in the garage & Mark wanted a small block Chevy .If you have ANY questions, please contact me through my websi. This will flatten out the flexplate to a great degree. 1910 Brookside School Ln, Kingsport, TN 37660, USA. We now include the engine test mule run at no additional cost. Why have we given such detailed information on our warranty and maintenance suggestions? Carb size when using this cam will drop. You may have noticed other sellers using a similar name offering similar products. Our rotating assemblies and cylinder heads usually ship out in about one week or less. This is somewhat, but not really, relevant to my other thread. Cam choice #4 would be an excellent choice for those with a heavy car or truck. We start with a heavy duty pallet with an OSB base, then the engine is put on an engine cradle, (wheels are included) and bolted to the pallet with an engine lift plate installed on the intake and fully shrink wrapped to avoid scuffing the engine when removing the crate and this also protects the engine in the event the outer crate is knocked loose during shipping. That would put you somewhere in the middle of cam choice 1 and 2, at least in respect to valve lift. When engines are dyno tuned, the chances of you having a problem are near non-existent. 400 Small Block V8: 406 cubic inches This is a stock style setup, featuring a 3.750" stroke. This oil has exactly what is needed to protect a high performance engine. PART #: CNC-9381-E. CNC Competition 427/434 Dart Short Block, Eagle 4.000 Crankshaft, Eagle 6.0 H Beam Rods, Dart SHP Block . Hi, Actually, I'm Fred White's only child, Elaine & Skip is my cousin from TX . OUR SECOND MOST POPULAR CHOICE. This ratio can vary depending on many factors such as altitude, vehicle weight, gearing, type of driving, etc. Definitely notthere is no connection between the two companies. Cams #3 and #4 are our favorites for offering exceptional low end and mid range performance plus max drivability without needing to deepen final gearing or the need for a high stall speed torque converter. The closer to the lower number (32 degrees) the total timing is, the safer your engine will be. SBC 421/427/434 Assemblies SBC LT1 383 Assemblies SBC Short Block Kits Starters Timing Chains & Covers . It's well known that the deck dissipates much of the built up heat an engine generates. The lack of hardness of the rocker body is the real problem. The actual Felpro gasket used will be the correct model for this application.