[DeTomaso] Dart Aluminum Cleveland blocks

[Julian Kift]

Someone more knowledgeable than I (that's most anyone in this instance) can chime in here, but I don't think the Darts SBF blocks are true Clevelands. If I recall they use an extrenal oil pumpo, 351W pan and possibly have different main journal sizing. 

 

On the other hand Todd Buttermore is in the process of casting a Cleveland block and I'm told 2010 may be the year he delivers to some of those that have deposits down on one. Initial cost was under $3K, not sure if that still holds for future blocks.

 

Julian
 
> Date: Tue, 5 Jan 2010 19:59:05 -0500
> From: boyd411 at gmail.com
> To: detomaso at realbig.com
> Subject: [DeTomaso] Dart Aluminum Cleveland blocks
> 
> Has anyone had any experience with the Dart aluminum Cleveland blocks? I
> know Smeding uses the Dart windsor block but I have not heard of anyone
> using the dart Aluminum Cleveland block. At $4300 it's a pricey bit. I know
> the Dart Windsor can be stroked to a 427. It would be interesting to see
> what could be done with an aluminum Cleveland . In terms of HP and weight
> reduction. http://www.flatlanderracing.com/dartalumblocks.html
> Boyd
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