Built LT1

iTrader: (3)

It's been awhile since I actively read on this site and I wanted to know if Dart finally came out with their LTX block...and if they have, has anyone built one yet???

brokenbird

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i called them two weeks ago trying to buy one and they told me they are retooling to make it better before they release it

marc97taws6

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Soon. It will obviously take awhile for them to produce it because they want to design it correctly and also design some heads exclusively to use on this revolutionary LTx product to make it its full potential

dream69

Any ballpark figure of cost?

Revelation Z28

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$right ********.00 + shipping

Whyrun

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If I was to make a guess, it should be inline with the other block's. I'd say around 1,200 to 1,500

riceburnerZ28

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I know I would love to have one. I would rather build another lt1 instead of moving on to a ls1.

C5042081

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i hope your right...my guess would be $2k+

I got a empty engine stand waiting

fuel

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you can buy a 2000hp lsx block for $2000

djjab57

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I say (again) if i deside i want an LSX car ill go buy a 98-02 camaro

kgkern01

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I was just at the Street Rod Nationals, and I spoke with a guy from Dart about these blocks, he said they are retooling and making improvements to the block and will be a 2-piece main block due to some extra difficulty involved in producing a one-piece he said, priced right at the SBC/SBF SHP block price. give or take a hundred or so. He said no date has been set for release, but look towards the beginning of the year most likely. Also, just as they offer short block packages for the SHP block, he said they will be available for the LT1 SHP block as well and would only require some minor clearancing (and small base cam) for a 4" crank, no clearancing for a 3.75" crank, just as with the SBC SHP block.

glocklimited9

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i see one in my future

97Z28SS

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Cool beans right around tax time huh, I guess I know what to do with my Cola 3.875" crank, Callies 5.85" Pro I beam rods and 4.155 ross 2618 forged pistons!!!

taner

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hmmm, i'll bet money it is not a true lt block. anf that is if it even comes out! i mean what is wrong with the lt block, believe me it can take alot.....i know! plus i would have to buy a b/n crank!

BizZzatch350

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Why should we believe you? Do you have a six speed Camaro running 9.0s that still gets street driven or some thing.... oh wait...you do. On Big Rick's LT1, the block wasn't ever really an issue, other aftermarket parts were but the block was a pretty tough son of a gun. Like I've said before, the block has more potential then most builds can take advantage of.

Whyrun

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Why would they go to a 2pc rear main.. I knew something would be different

Puck

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Didn't Rick have trouble with the cylinders moving around and the block shifting?

In think the LTX block is plenty strong, but that is because it is basically limited to 396ci. At 434 cubes, I think there is enough power potential to make the factory blocks integrity become an issue.

It is still strong enough for 99% of the builds, but the extra cubes would be nice regardless .

SS RRR

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I don't get this. What do you mean by it not being a "true LT1 block..."?

ADM

Before you all start saving for this block, I suggest you start saving money for drive shafts, transmission and rear ends!

97Z28SS

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For me it's the opportunity to have a bore bigger than 4.040", a 4.155" bore will allow for the heads with 2.08" or larger valves to breathe better.