Designed for high performance and medium duty applications, the SHP (Special High Performance) block is the ideal starting point for hot rodders, drag racers, circle track competitors, off-roaders, and high performance marine enthusiasts.
Dont waste your valuable time sourcing, cleaning, machining and prepping a 40 year old core when you can have a brand new precision machined block with all the most desirable features for just a few dollars more.
FEATURES
Priority main oiling system.
Siamese cylinder bores with extra thick walls.
Optional full water jacketed non-siamese cylinder bores.
Extra thick decks ensure reliable head gasket seal.
Blind head bolt holes dont go through to water jacket.
Scalloped water jacket walls improve flow around cylinders for better cooling.
Clearance for 3.750 stroke with steel rods.
Splayed outer bolts on middle main bearing caps.
Non-siamese water blocks have 2-bolt mains on all 5 locations.
Uses + .300 tall stock 87-95 roller lifters.
Provisions for OE stock roller lifters & cams.
Uses 1981-1985 stock style oil pan & passenger side dipstick.
Uses stock stamped steel or plastic timing cover.
All OE bolt holes for starter, clutch ball, etc.
Specs:
Deck: 9.025"
Bore: 4.00"
Mains: 350 ductile caps
