Dart SHP Small Block Ford Cast Iron Bare Engine Block, 4.125" Bore, 351C Main. 9.200" Deck Height
- Part# 31365295
- Material: Cast Iron
- Bore: 4.125” unfinished
- Bore & stroke: 4.185” x 4.250” max recommended
- Cam bearing bore ID: SVO 2.203”- 2.205”
- Cam bearings: Special coated, grooved, w/3 oil holes Dart PN# 32210041 (Not included)
- Cam Bearing O.S. + .010”, +.020”, +.030”
- Cam bearing press: .002” - .003”
- Cam journal OD: Standard Ford SB
- Cam Plug: 2.375” dia. Cup plug Dart PN# 32510000
- Cylinder Wall Thickness: .230” min @ 4.185” bore
- Cubic inch: 468” max recommended
- Deck Height: 9.200”
- Deck Thickness: .675” min.
- Fuel Pump: N/A
- Freeze Plugs: STD Ford press in cup plugs 1.500” OD PN# 32820000B
- Head Bolts: 1/2" Blind holes
- Lifter Bores: STD Ford .876” - .8765” Honed to size
- Lifters: STD Ford Hydraulic roller compatible
- Main journal size: 2.749” STD 351 Cleveland
- Main bearing bore: 2.9415” - 2.9425” Honed to size
- Main thrust width: .913” - .915”
- Main Cap Bolts: Inners 1/2-13 x 3.250” Qty 10
- Outers 7/16-14 x 2.750” Qty 6
- 10- ½” washers, 6- 7/16” washers
- Main cap press: .003” - .004”
- Main caps: Steel – Splayed centre 3, two bolt front & rear
- Main cap register: Deep stepped register on each side (no need for dowels)
- Oil system: Priority Main oiling
- Oil Filter: Standard SBF filter w/ thread adapter Dart PN# 32940000
- Oil Pan: Standard 351W oil pan
- Rear Main Seal STD 1 piece seal - FelPro# 2921 or 2942 4.500”x3.750” SVO
- Serial No. Right front & main caps
- Starter: Standard SBF
- Stud & bolt holes, Head: 1/2” STD SVO with Blind holes
- Timing chain/gears Standard Components
- Timing Cover: Uses stock 351W cover
- Torque Specs: 1-5 inners ½” bolts - 100 ft lbs w/CMD #3
- 2-3-4 outers 7/16” bolts – 65 ft lbs w/CMD #3
- Weight, approx.: 195 lbs
The SHP Ford block is tailored to the most popular performance and racing applications, with an 8.200” (302), 9.200″ (351c) or 9.500” (351w) deck height and a choice of 4.000” or 4.125” siamesed cylinder bores which can safely be bored to 4.185”. Steel main caps are splayed 4-bolt on the centre three and 2-bolt on #1 and #5, and utilize 1/2” bolts. The valley is machined to accept factory roller lifter guides and retainer (spider).
FEATURES
- Priority main oiling system directs oil to main bearings first for more dependable lubrication.
- No provision for oil restrictors.
- Available with an 8.200” (302), 9.200″ (351c) or 9.500” (351w).
- Provisions for OE stock roller lifters, dog bones & spider. • Siamese bores 4.000” or 4.125” (unfinished) with extra thick cylinder walls.
- Extended cylinder barrels for improved piston support.
- Extra thick decks ensure reliable head gasket seal.
- Blind head bolt holes don’t go through to water jacket.
- Steel 4-bolt main caps on #2, 3 and 4 with splayed outer bolts. 2-bolt main caps on #1 and 5.
- Can use most stock components and accessories.
- Scalloped water jackets increase coolant flow around cylinder barrels to prevent
- detonation, extend engine life and produce consistent cylinder temperatures.
- Parts kit sold separately (PN 32000015)