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Discover the Dart advantage — and rock the competition with a Dart block!

• Extra-thick cylinder walls improve sealing and resist cracking (4.00" bore standard, .275" thick at 4.125" dia.)
  
• Front oil inlet simplifies plumbing
  
• Scalloped water jacket walls improve coolant flow around cylinders
  
• Priority main oiling system directs oil to main bearings first
  
• Blind-tapped head bolt holes prevent water leaks
  
• Extra-thick decks ensure reliable head gasket seal
  
• Standard cam location
  
• Front and side motor mounts
  
• Standard deck height
  
• 350 main bearings
  
• Four-bolt steel main bearing caps maintain proper clearance under high loads
  
• Front four-bolt cap clears standard oil pan
  
• Rear four-bolt cap uses standard oil pump and two-piece seal (no adapter required!)
  
• Splayed outer bolts on center caps resist bore distortion
  
• Stock oil filter location
  
• Mechanical fuel pump boss
  
• Clutch linkage mounts
  
• Open lifter valley improves oil return
  
• Enlarged bosses accommodate offset and oversize lifters