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Old 04-06-2006, 02:38 PM
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Im having trouble desiding which block to use,i dont have the money for a dart block(which is coming WAYYYY later lol) But i want to Turbocharge my stang when i do all the other stuff to it,i want to build an engine,but dont know which block to use or what to do for that mater does anybody have an idea of what block to use if im going to put a turbo in? ,BTW i want 375-450 rwhp,i already know what heads and intake and stuff im gonig for and all the forged internals so i have that all covered just the block im having trouble with.
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Old 04-06-2006, 02:54 PM
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You can run that on a stock block but just be careful and make sure you have a good safe tune.
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Old 04-06-2006, 02:56 PM
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you could probably get away with using a stock block with your turbo set up. the stocker can handle around 400 hp but if you want more and have bigger plans you could always go with an R32 block. btw there are people that run 450 rwhp (supercharged) all day long with no problems... just something to think about. but if you want to be save go with the R32 block
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Old 04-06-2006, 03:02 PM
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ive seen 572 horse on a stock block its all luck of the draw, build it and see what happens..
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Old 04-06-2006, 03:04 PM
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ORIGINAL: 88BlueGT

You can run that on a stock block but just be careful and make sure you have a good safe tune.
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Old 04-06-2006, 04:47 PM
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You can run that on a stock block but just be careful and make sure you have a good safe tune.
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Old 04-06-2006, 04:51 PM
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i would just save money up for that dart block. before then just spend money on stuff that's not the bottom end or something.
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Old 04-06-2006, 06:29 PM
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just use the stocker... it will work!
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Old 04-06-2006, 07:24 PM
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I'm trying to find out out the new Dart Sportsman Block, like a 2 bolt Dart block instead of 4, lots cheaper
much stronger than stock.
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Old 04-06-2006, 07:45 PM
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FYI: found it on the web..., cheap alternative to a Dart Iron Eagle block.

for say if you want to put a blower on a 347 and not spend $3,000 on the block alone.

only place i could find a price was as an upgrade option on new motor for $700 additional


Our 306/331/347 Sporstman Short Block is designed for 600-750hp vehicles looking for a strong foundation for big horsepower. This short block is balanced to 28oz and ready for your big horsepower street or race car. The extra strength of this setup relies upon a 4340 forged steel crankshaft and set of 4340 forged steel H beam rods along with the roller ready FRPP Sportsman 302 block. This block adds 100-150hp of strength over the 85-95 OEM roller blocks due to extra meat in the main webbing area.
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