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Dart's Latest 372CI SHP Short-Block: Tested
By
Sean Haggai
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Sean Haggai
Chevy High Performance
,
May, 2009
Since this motor is destined for a third-gen Camaro, we tracked down an F-body-specific Milodon oil pan. We first spun the assembly over to test-fit the Milodon oil pump. Next we set the pump in a vise and press-fit the oil pick-up. We dropped in the pump shaft and bolted the pump onto the rear main cap. Then we set the gasket and front/rear seals and set the Milodon pan on top. We locked it all down using a set of ARP oil pan bolts.
Since this motor is destined for a third-gen Camaro, we tracked down an F-body-specific Mi
To feed the fire, we went with Holley's newest 770-cfm Street Avenger carburetor with an electric choke and mechanical secondaries.
To feed the fire, we went with Holley's newest 770-cfm Street Avenger carburetor with an e
Our Dart 372 performed flawlessly and generated solid numbers. If you're looking for a no-brainer starter kit to get your sled rolling through the lights at the track or weekend cruiser, then this is one tough bargain to beat.
Our Dart 372 performed flawlessly and generated solid numbers. If you're looking for a no-
BY THE NUMBERS
RPM
LB-FT
HP
3,000
397
230
3,100
396
234
3,200
400
243
3,300
406
255
3,400
412
267
3,500
417
278
3,600
421
288
3,700
423
298
3,800
426
308
3,900
428
318
4,000
429
327
4,100
429
335
4,200
430
344
4,300
429
351
4,400
427
358
4,500
426
365
4,600
426
373
4,700
424
380
4,800
422
386
4,900
419
391
5,000
416
396
5,100
413
401
5,200
410
406
5,300
407
411
5,400
403
414
5,500
396
415
5,600
388
413
5,700
380
412
5,800
372
414
5,900
367
411
6,000
358
409
AVG
410
349
MAX
430
415
The Build List
MFG
DESCRIPTION
PN
PRICE
THE FOUNDATION
Dart
* SHP 372 Short-Block Assembly (block, cast crankshaft, hypereutectic pistons, forged 4340 rods, Clevite bearings, and coated cam bearings)
31264344
$3,100
* Iron Eagle 180cc Top End Kit (fully assembled 180cc cylinder heads w/ 64cc chambers, stamped steel valve covers, dual-plane intake manifold, intake/exhaust, head gaskets and ARP head bolts)
01111112
1,600
Comp Cams
* Camshaft and Lifter Kit
CL12-246-3
210
* Timing Chain Set
3100
50
* Two-Piece Timing Cover
210
265
* Ultra Gold 1.5:1 Roller Rocker Arms
19001-16
295
* 7.800-in Pushrods (Intake/Exhaust)
7372-16
111
Milodon
* SBC Oil Pan (right-hand dipstick)
30901
208
* High-Volume Oil Pump
18750
41
* Oil Pump Pick-up
18316
57
* Windage Tray
32102
53
* Windage Tray Install Studs
81150
53
TOTAL
$6,043
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
ARP
* Oil Pan Bolt Kit
234-1802
20
* Balancer Bolt
134-2501
21
Fel-Pro
* Oil Pan Gasket
1818
16
Holley
* 770 Street Avenger Carburetor
0-80770
400
MSD
* Pro Billet Distributor
85561
340
TCI
* 8-in Front Damper
872002
86
TOTAL
$883
SOURCE
ARP Inc.
arp-bolts.com
K&N Filters
1455 Citrus St.
Riverside
CA 9502
COMP Cams
Lucas Oil Products Inc.
lucasoil.com
Dart
2-48/-362-1188
www.dartheads.com
Milodon
2250 Agate Ct.
Simi Valley
CA 93065
805-577-5950
www.milodon.net
E3
e3sparkplugs.com
Rockett Brand Fuel
Fel-Pro
26555 Northwestern Hwy.
Southfield
MI 48033
Westech Performance Group
11098 Venture Dr., Unit C
Mira Loma
CA 91752
9-09/-685-4767
www.westechperformance.com
Holley
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