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72K5CSTDarkOlive · 08-05-2018, 02:44 PM

Now for the real eye candy! Short block is assembled. We used a solid roller cam for this build. To clear the 4" stroke he had to cut notches in the bores.

**Ol Blue K20** · 08-05-2018, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 72K5CSTDarkOlive

Now for the real eye candy! Short block is assembled. We used a solid roller cam for this build. To clear the 4" stroke he had to cut notches in the bores.

After all the work too. But it will be bad @$$. Can you give some info on your motor build? Block crank etc... This sounds awesome.

72K5CSTDarkOlive · 08-05-2018, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

After all the work too. But it will be bad @$$. Can you give some info on your motor build? Block crank etc... This sounds awesome.

Block: New Dart SHP 400 Block w/350 Mains. 4.125 Bore, 2 pc rear main
Crankshaft: 4" Stroke Dart 4340 Forged for Internal Balance
Pistons: Mahle Forged Pistons
Connecting Rods: 6" SCAT Forged

Cam: Custom Grind Solid Roller
Rockers: Comp Por Magnum 1.6
Lifters: Comp Sportsman
Heads: AFR 210cc (EDIT - 8/14/2018 going with 220cc instead)
Intake: Single Plane Edelbrock Super Vic
Distributor: MSD Pro Billet
Headers: Kooks 1 7/8"

**Ol Blue K20** · 08-06-2018, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 72K5CSTDarkOlive

Block: New Dart SHP 400 Block w/350 Mains. 4.125 Bore, 2 pc rear main
Crankshaft: 4" Stroke Dart 4340 Forged for Internal Balance
Pistons: Mahle Forged Pistons
Connecting Rods: 6" SCAT Forged

Cam: Custom Grind Solid Roller
Rockers: Comp Por Magnum 1.6
Lifters: Comp Sportsman
Heads: AFR 210cc
Intake: Single Plane Edelbrock Super Vic
Distributor: MSD Pro Billet
Headers: Kooks 1 7/8"

That sounds wicked but expensive. Thanks for the info, it gives me something to think about. That would be awesome in my elkie........

SeventyOne · 08-09-2018, 01:07 PM

niiiiice mike. more pics as you progress!

08-05-2018, 02:44 PM	#1
72K5CSTDarkOlive Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 774	Re: Attempting my first build 72 K5 Now for the real eye candy! Short block is assembled. We used a solid roller cam for this build. To clear the 4" stroke he had to cut notches in the bores. Attached Images __________________ My Build Thread 72 K5 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=628612 Build version 2.0: 72 K5 6.0 LQ9, 4L80e, NP205 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=793192 ____________________________________________ 1972 CST K5 Blazer Dark Olive

08-09-2018, 01:07 PM	#5
SeventyOne Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oakland, Ca Posts: 1,376	Re: Attempting my first build 72 K5 niiiiice mike. more pics as you progress!



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