{"product_id":"dart-da31837211-ls-next-cast-iron-engine-block-4-125-bore-9-240-deck-height","title":"DART DA31837211 LS Next Cast Iron Engine Block 4.125\" Bore 9.240\" Deck HEIght","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/s165.photobucket.com\/albums\/u51\/ashleigh-maree\/?action=view\u0026amp;current=EMA-FinalLogo.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDART LS NEXT CAST IRON ENGINE BLOCK 4.125\" BORE 9.240\" DECK HEIGHT DA31837211\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eDart's LS Next block is the first significant change in the architecture of the LS engine platform. By eliminating the “Y-block\" design and utilizing conventional style main caps and oil pans, Dart has addressed the problems resulting from the LS engine's separated crankcase bays. Windage is greatly reduced, resulting in increased power along with a much stronger main web area.\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDart's LS Next block is cast in the USA with premium cast iron alloy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConventional style 4-bolt steel main caps with 7\/16\" bolts are used\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull main webbing for maximum bottom end strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCylinder barrels are extended by .375\" at the bottom, providing greater piston support for all combinations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9.240\" deck height, with options of 9.450\" are available which allows for a possible effective barrel length of 9.825\" deck block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra thick Siamese cylinder bores allow for large displacement capacity, and a max bore size of at least 4.200\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 5\/8\" thick full deck design with a 9.240\" deck height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix head bolts per cylinder provide secure clamping for power adder applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHead bolts are upgraded to 7\/16\" for increased strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlind head bolt holes don't go through into the water jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvision for oil restrictors in the lifter valley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRevised low restriction priority main oiling system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePro-Stock \/ Pro-Mod big block style stepped main oil galley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn external oil filter must be used with stock or aftermarket oil pumps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual starter mounts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe water jacket on the #1 cylinder has been expanded for additional cooling capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLSX style lifter bosses and dog bone provision are provided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003eApplication: Chevy small block Gen III\/IV V8Main Journal Type:LS mains\u003cdiv\u003eEngine Block Style:Stock\/OEM standard deck\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eDeck Height (in):9.240 in.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eCylinder Bore as Shipped:4.115 in.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eCylinder Bore Diameter:4.125 in.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eEngine Block Material:Cast iron\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eMain Caps Included:Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eMain Cap Material:Steel\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eMain Cap Fasteners Included:Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eMain Bearings Included:No\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eRear Main Seal Style:1-piece\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eFinished Cylinder Bores:No\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eRaised Cam Location:No\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eCam Bearings Included:No\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eFreeze Plugs Included:Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eQuantity:Sold individually.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eNotes:Block bores are .10 undersized to allow for piston set up.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dart","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44606694457655,"sku":"DA31837211","price":6092.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/9364\/1015\/files\/69502.jpg?v=1780409555","url":"https:\/\/enginemaster.com.au\/products\/dart-da31837211-ls-next-cast-iron-engine-block-4-125-bore-9-240-deck-height","provider":"Engine Master","version":"1.0","type":"link"}