Dart heads and blocks are stamped or cast with various numbers that can tell you quite a bit about the part. Knowing how to read and interpret these markings can save a lot of time and hassle when you need to know exactly what you’re working with. (more…)
Dart’s Iron Eagle Platinum small block cylinder heads with 49cc combustion chambers are very popular among oval track racers competing in classes that require flat top pistons, but what pistons to use? (more…)
With Dart’s vastly improved oiling system, the need to “band-aid” the oiling system with a high volume oil pump is a thing of the past. Using a standard oil pump and today’s lifters, without restrictors, makes engine assembly easier and eliminates the guess work of determining restrictor size. (more…)
The oil galleries in all Dart blocks are threaded with NPSF (National Pipe Straight Fuel) threads. Most OEM blocks use this same thread for pipe plugs. It’s important to know that the NPSF standard is a straight thread, not tapered. (more…)
Dart’s Molybdenum Disulfide based coatings, such as the DC-4 lubricating coating often used on camshafts, are an excellent way to increase load capacity and improve durability… but you need to be selective about the type of break-in oil used on an engine that employs these coatings. (more…)
One of the great features of the Dart Special High Performance (SHP) small-block is its provisions to use OEM hydraulic roller lifters. (more…)
Lucas Oil Late Model...
WAYCROSS, GA (January 30, 2012) – Officials of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series are...
December 2011 New...
The year is coming to a close and we’ve released a number of exciting new products to usher...
$150.00 Rebate Offer on...
We’re having a special end of the year offer on our new SHP Pro blocks!
The New 2011 Fall...
The new Dart 2011 Fall catalog is here! It’s loaded with new products, new info and a new layout...
Industry Events for the...
There are some important events happening in the aftermarket industry very soon, both for industry...
P.E.R.A. Conference...
September 22nd, 2011 The 66th annual Production Engine Remanufacturers Association conference took...
New 8.1 Manifold &...
We’ve been working on our new lineup of products for 8.1 liter BBC engines lately, and...
