THISENGINE IS BUILT WITH THE BEST AVAILABLE PARTS WITH CONSIDERATION TO KEEPING THE COST OF THIS ENGINE REASONABLE. Our choice of rods are the SCAT COMPETITION SERIES rods with ARP-8740 cap screws. Should you ever want to confirm that this is what is actually in your engine, you can remove the timing cover, and you will see that this timing set is very different in appearance to the run of the mill low cost sets often used by others. The ARP-2000 rod bolts are a very good upgrade, in our opinion. It will make its peak horse power at approx 6250 rpm. Will Replace Any Small Block Chevy, Without Modifications. 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. 500 miles, and be sure to warm the engine up to complete operating temp before going above 2500 rpm. The first six months will cover parts and labor, and the second half of the one year period will cover parts only. Do not overfill with engine oil. We actually have few, if any, problems with the regular ARP-8740 bolts, but those who run hard always upgrade to the ARP-2000 rod bolts. The power and torque numbers down low in the rpm band are what make this such an incredible engine, compared to the smaller engines. Excessive pinging, spark knock or valve clatter, as it's often referred to, may destroy this engine very quickly. Brand New. Our sbc engines will have the pistons setting right at zero with the deck. We don't have a problem with free enterprise (competition). One more benefit of this cam choice is that we can set the engine up with a reduced compression ratio, and this would offer great protection against detonation, and also extend the life the of engine. Less Carb & Ignition. The engine is thoroughly tested for leaks, vibration, unusual noises, overall engine sound and feel. 427 Small Block Chevy Pump Gas Short Block. Due to the name similarity many customers looking for us online inadvertently find them, thinking we are the same company. Racing oil must be changed more often than conventional oil. They will flex in the engine or possibly bend permanently. Racing oil filters such as the Wix Racing oil filter may only be used after the engine is completely broken in and we would prefer that you stay with the 20W-50 Shaeffer oil when running the racing filter. 4.155 PISTONS 2PC RMS-400 MAINS, SBC CHEVY 434 ASSEMBLY SCAT & WISECO -19.5cc Dh. $743,610+ 2bd. To see one of your engines highlighted in this special feature and newsletter, please email Engine Builder managing editor, Greg Jones at gjones@babcox.com. The oil pans we use on all of our engines are made in the USA by Champ. The information above on cam selection is not etched in stone. TIMING SET WITH TORRINGTON BEARING AND ROLON CHAIN 9 KEYWAY. Set the limiter to the peak hp rating of this engine or less for added protection. SBC CHEVY 421 CUBIC INCH COMPLETE DART SHORT BLOCK KIT. They are now shut down. Race rings. The exhaust note that this engine produces is much deeper than that of any of the smaller cubic inch engines on the market. We also include an engine stand like the one pictured, wheels included, and an engine lift plate. We include an engine lift plate and heavy duty engine stand with casters with every engine we build. Eagle Crank 4340 ,3.875 stroke. These sets are hand matched for selective sizing. Click here to add upgrades. The ARP-2000 bolts are installed in the rods and this upgrade is only available with the Competition rod upgrade. 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. The problem may be something simple and easy to find and in some cases very difficult to pinpoint. However, when the competition builds their foundation on such things as a name similarity and their supposedly long history of being in business, then we think it's about time we set the record straight. This engine must be maintained with oil specifically designed for high performance engines. THE RETRO FINNED VALVE COVERS CONTRAST NICELY WITH THE CHROME AND POLISHED ITEMS. We know there's always room for improvement. Doing this may greatly reduce the chance of oil leaks, and reduce oil temps as well as other issues caused by windage. We're highly satisfied with what these new custom cams are doing in our line of street rod engines. Depending on Cam Choice. They also have better designed bypass valves and stronger cases on them. Our recommendations will change from time to time. This will protect the eccentric fuel pump lobe on the camshaft. This cool down is considered part of the engine's first heat cycle. The overall average flow numbers on the AFR heads are higher than most any brand of non cnc'd cast aluminum heads on the market of an equal runner size. Skip White Performance vs. White Performance & Machine. Fred sold his shop, (White Performance & Machine) to an investor in 2016 and the new owners continue to reap the benefits from this confusion between the two shops. If your car is in the heavy weight range, and/or geared on the steep side and you want much better streetability, then this is the correct cam choice. If your engine is equipped with a choke, we recommend setting it on the mild/lean side. I look forward to my engine being delivered. Pictured below is the Edelbrock Performer EPS dual plane intake. A superlight 3.8" rotating assembly won't leave you enough to even machine your block. This cam choice (3) is the perfect all around setup for those wanting excellent bottom and mid range power, while still generating decent power at the top. When we're finished decking the block, it is within approx. 2. These do not have the welded ball on the end. Thisengine can be installed in medium to heavier cars without killing acceleration, having todeepen the final gear, and needinga huge stall converter. This engine is designed to have a high level of drivability, or street manners. I can tell you for sure that using such low grade, "no-name" roller rockers is asking for trouble. If you decide to run a high volume mechanical fuel pump on this engine, then you must use the special polymer fuel pump rod that we offer, and you must also use a fuel pressure regulator, and gauge, set to approx. 8a-7p EST Friday 8a-3p EST Sat 10a-3p EST (seasonal; call to confirm) 5 star rating 272,950 + reviews . The EngineLabs Homegrown Horsepower series focuses on engines that are self-built by the EngineLabs faithful readers, and encompass many different styles and types from mild to wild.. Tuning or maintenance are not covered under the warranty. - MELLINGM-SELECTSERIES OIL PUMP WITH M-SELECT DRIVE ROD. Slightly lessthan normal is better than too much, in most cases. As it's been said, "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.". We usually have to change carb. You may also use NGK part # NGK 4554, a plug that is one step lower in heat range than the Autolite plug. 8a-7p EST Friday 8a-3p EST Sat 10a-3p EST (seasonal; call to confirm) 5 star . This engine must be maintained with oil specifically designed for high performance engines. They usually have a palegrey color to them, as they are not coated, and will rust quickly. You may have noticed other sellers using a similar name offering similar products. We have had a vast amount of experience with the Dehphi hydraulic roller lifters. M. You may not be able to run an overdrive trans with this setup, power brakes are a possibility. SBC CHEVY 421 ASSEMBLY SCAT & WISECO +5.5cc DOME TOP 4.155 X 3.875 STROKE SMJ. If the choke is set up on the aggressive side, it will create an over-rich condition upon every cold start-up and warm-up. HEAVY DUTY SFI RATED FLEXPLATE MADE IN THE USA INCLUDED. It may seem like a bit of overkill to use such a high end timing set, but the versatility and extreme quality outweigh the cost, in our opinion. All of our engine builders have been in the engine machining and engine building line of work for their entire working lives. We strongly recommend reducing the amount of oil used in these oil pans by approx. Our engines are custom-built to our customers' specifications and are shipped in approx. We only use the swedged one pc. We are now using this rod in all of our Stage 4 and up SBC engines. This report is with our new line of custom ground Comp Cams. If this engine would have had the 1.6 rockers like the one above, it's fair to say the numbers would have been even higher. You may not find a problem with any of the items mentioned above, but considering the small amount of time it takes to check them, we find it to be a valuable preventive measure. .005-.010 off the deck surface of the block. Every 2000 miles or less would be optimal. 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. The ARP-2000 rod bolts are a very good upgrade, in our opinion. A slight loss of power is also an issue with plugs that are too cold, as well as possible difficulty in starting. Regular hardened pushrods will most likely flex in the engine when running above normal RPM ranges, and risk bending under high RPM. Having your engine dyno tuned will allow it to run at its absolute best, and is very important in protecting the engine from potential damage caused by the carburetor running excessively rich or lean. Should you opt for the dyno tuning package, it does not mean that your engine is ready for full synthetic racing oil. CNC-Motorsports offers the best selection in SBC 302-350-358-377-383-400-415-434-441 short blocks. 4.155 400 MAINS. Many have asked why we're able to sell such an engine for such a great price. 1,197. This will most likely destroy the gasket material used in these engines. Around every 1500-2000 miles. We will not send the engine out until it's perfect. Started putting together and noticed rod cap to cam lobe . This engine is warranted, with limitations and exclusions as set forth below, for two years from date of sale. You still want to keep the final gear ratio at approx. Be sure to have a high amperage battery and high quality starter. Thispictureis to give you an idea of parts used in the rotating assembly portion of this engine. The life of the engine can be greatly extended if you run a race grade engine oil such as our Schaeffer brand racing oil. SFI dampers are not only made from a better grade of steel, they are also constructed differently and have a much better appearance. To give you an idea of just how much faith we have in the Scat Pro-Competition rods, we use them in our SBC 421/427 engines. It's because we're a major distribution center for all of the parts used in this engine, as well as a full scale machine shop. Most of these upgrades are low in cost considering the benefits they offer. In the second year, the warranty will cover all parts minus any labor to remove and install needed parts. All of our 383, 406, 421 engines sold as of 2/26/22 will have the AFR Enforcer heads on them. Best of all, we can now see what combos generate the best power, with consideration to drivability. I'm sure many of you have noticed there are 2 high performance engine builders in Kingsport, TN with similar names, and this has led to a great amount of confusion. To sum it up, there are three important factors to look . For thosewith very heavy vehicles, such as4x4 quad cab trucks, 3/4 ton trucks,and crew cab/ex-cab trucks, Suburbans, plus trucks that may do light to. The filter is removed and is also closely examined for metal particles or debris. Before you finalize your purchase of this assembly you may add any of these upgrades to your shopping cart. The SQ carbs are a great upgrade for the slight cost to upgrade. This allows the rings to expand in a perfect circle and with greater pressure against the cylinderwalls to establish an even wear pattern. 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. These numbers are very important to know. In most cases we do have both sizes, 153 and 168 tooth, available. We also prefer draining the oil as this gives us a chance to examine it for metal particles. Drivability is fair at best with this cam, unless you have a very light car, with a decent final gear.