Quote:
Originally posted by Excaliber
Do you think the Dart block helps gain horse power? I would think the Dart block is more about increased strength and durability.
Ernie
|
Ernie,
Yes, stronger blocks will increase HP. Joe Sherman, winner of the 2002 Engine Masters, has done extensive dyno testing on this subject. The Motown block he used to win the E/M competition is good for 20 hp over a weaker stock block with no other changes.
One of the reasons the aluminum Ford (small block) makes more HP than the aluminum Chevy is because it is stronger. Development of the Chevy was driven by Sprint Car racing to be very lightweight where Ford's development wasn't. This is according to Jim Kuntz- Kuntz and Co.
Scott