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This is the next generation of Dart's LS Next engine blocks and we locked in the order for this first batch almost a year ago. We're very excited to announce we received Block Serial#: 0002. #0001 got cut up and inspected leaving this the earliest SHP LS Next in existence. It was shown on Dart's booth at the Race & Performance Expo in Schaumburg IL (Feb 20-21, 2016). We took it "home" after the show.
We have 4 blocks in stock; 4.125 bore, fully machined, and ready to be built. Order yours now while they last.
Why is this the next big thing?
LS Next type main saddles for a strong bottom end
Full side skirts to accept OE oil pan
Retains all factory bolt hole locations
Accepts LS style oil filters
Priority main oiling
Longer cylinders
Provisions for 6-bolt heads
Available as fully machined or in the form of a short block, long block or complete crate engine. This is our new standard base for a 1,000 hp LS build. Call 815-725-2727 or click BUY IT NOW to get one under your hood for the 2016 season.
Other blocks we inventory:
- GM LS1 (seasoned), LS3 (new)
- Dart LS Next iron, upgraded LS Next aluminum (1/2" head bolts, full round outboard sleeves) or with Darton MID wet sleeves
Is DART releasing these yet? From my understanding, they haven't even started shipping these yet. I spoke to a guy at DART a little over a month ago and they hadn't even gotten them from whoever is making the blocks for them.
Sorry for the miscommunication. Your information was incorrect. As stated in our posting, we received Block 002 in February. The photo of Richard Maskin with our block 002 shown in the original post above was photo-shopped by Dart from the original taken by me at Dart in late January (see below).
We had placed a large pre-production order with Dart and were first in line. Since receiving Block 002, we have received several additional blocks. Dart has been shipping these to us typically 2 at a time. Some were sold as fully-machined blocks, others were complete builds. One is on the dyno now. Another is an already-completed Whipple supercharged LS3.
Because of our pre-production order, we will remain first on line from blocks as Dart releases them. If you want to buy an LS SHP block, we are likely able to supply you faster than anyone else. We are likely also the only engine shop that has already completed multiple builds.
Please give us a call at 815-725-2727 to discuss any questions you might have, or to place an order.
Last edited by Borowski Race; 05-23-2016 at 09:44 PM.
With the first shipment of SHP blocks in we already got all but 1 sold. If anybody has any interest in this new offering from Dart you can reach us @ (815) 725-2727 from 8AM-6PM CST M-F.
Quantity Update- We currently have 4 SHP blocks in 4.125 bore, 9.240 deck height, 7/16 head bolts, with standard mains and cam tunnel.
The blocks are being sold for $2,969.55 plus shipping, fully machined and ready to be put together. Additional options such as 1/2 head studs and/or custom piston oilers are available as well. Contact us for custom order pricing and lead times.
If you have any questions on custom builds or the ordering process you can reach us at (815) 725-2727 from 9AM-6PM CST.
You can also check us out at our website http://borowskirace.com/ and on our Flickr here https://www.flickr.com/photos/borowskirace/ to see the quality of work we do.
02-16-2016 | 09:31 PM
Dart SHP Iron LS Next Block 
