540/555/565 Big Block Chevy Nitrous Short Block
Stage I Priced From $7,095

540/555/565 Big Block Chevy Nitrous Short Block Basic Version Shown
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Prepping Race Blocks For Use With Nitrous Is One Of The True "Specialties Of The House" Here. After All, We've Been Doing It Since The Mid '70's!

We Combine The Parts That We Know You Need With The Right Finishes And Clearances That Are Required To Let Your Engine Survive The Rigors Of Nitrous Racing.

Pick The Level Of Components That You Want And Let Us Build You A Short Block That Will Be A Solid Foundation For Your Next N20 Engine.

Stage I

  • Dart Big "M" Block w/4 Bolt Splayed Caps
  • Manley Fully Counterweighted 4340 Crank
  • Molnar PA Series 4340 H-Beam Steel Rods
  • ARP 2000 Asymmetrical Rod Bolts
  • Wiseco 2618 Nitrous Compatible Pistons
  • Chrome Alloy Steel Heavy Wall Wrist Pins
  • Total Seal 1/16 Hellfire Ring Set
  • Clevite 77 "H" Series Main & Rod Bearings
  • Complete Assembly Internally Balanced
$ 7,095

Stage II

  • Dart Big "M" Block w/4 Bolt Splayed Caps
  • Manley Fully Counterweighted 4340 Crank
  • Callies Ultra-H 4330M H-Beam Rods
  • ARP H-11 Rod Bolts
  • Wiseco 2618 Nitrous Design Pistons
  • H-13 Tool Steel Wrist Pins
  • Total Seal .043" Stainless Ring Set
  • Clevite 77 "H" Series Main & Rod Bearings
  • Complete Assembly Internally Balanced
$ 8,395

Stage III

  • Dart Big "M" Block w/4 Bolt Steel Billet Caps
  • Callies Magnum Plus 4340 Steel Crank
  • Oliver Steel Billet H-Beam Rods
  • Oliver Specific ARP 2000 Rod Bolts
  • Custom Diamond Nitrous Pistons
  • H-13 Tool Steel Wrist Pins
  • Total Seal .043" M2 Tool Steel Ring Set
  • Clevite 77 "H" Series Main & Rod Bearings
  • Complete Assembly Internally Balanced
$ 10,895
Camshaft Installation Package$950
Includes: Custom Nitrous Spec 7/4 Swap Steel Billet Roller Cam, Rollmaster Billet Timing Set w/IWIS Chain & Torrington Bearing, Official GM Performance Chrome Timing Cover, Cam Button And ARP Cam Bolts. Camshaft Installed And Degreed, Cam Button Shimmed To Installed Front Cover.
Camshafts
Large Core Cam (Block Machining Required) $100
Lifters
Morel HIPPO/Black Mamba or Isky Red Zone/EZX Roller Lifters. Call For Details. $Call
Timing
Cloyes 2 Piece Aluminum Timing CoverImage Close$195
Jesel "Original 2 pc" Belt Drive $1145
Deluxe Short Block Version
Includes Camshaft Package
$1850
Includes: Custom Nitrous Spec 7/4 Swap Steel Billet Roller Cam, Rollmaster Billet Timing Set w/IWIS Chain & Torrington Bearing, Cam Button & ARP Cam Bolts, Chrome GM Timing Cover and Tavia Pointer, SFI Harmonic Balancer, Moroso Custom Stroker Oil Pan w/Windage Tray, Moroso Oil Pump & Severe Duty Tig-Welded Pick-Up. All Gaskets, Seals and Hardware. Completely Assembled With Camshaft Degreed And TDC Verified And Set.
Camshafts
Large Core Cam (Block Machining Required) $100
Harmonic Balancer
ATI SFI Approved Super Damper Balancer (Includes Hone To Fit Labor) $295
Lifters
Morel HIPPO/Black Mamba or Isky Red Zone/EZX Roller Lifters. Call For Details. $Call
Timing
Cloyes 2 Piece Aluminum Timing CoverImage Close$195
Jesel "Original 2 pc" Belt Drive $1145
Oil Pumps - Oil Pans - Vacuum Pump
Moroso HD Billet Aluminum Oil PumpImage Close$395
Moroso Kickout Style Pro Pan w/Solid Louvered Tray & Main Cap Partitions For Added Power & Oil Control. (Includes New Wing Design Oil Pump) $395
Moroso Aluminum Pro Eliminator Pan $495
Blocks
Machine Block and Install Lifter Valley Screen Kit $95
Machine Block for .904 Lifters $350
Machine Block for Large Core (54MM) Camshaft $650
O-Ring Block w/Stainless Steel Wire (requires copper head gaskets) $275
Special "Nitrous Prepped" Brodix Aluminum Block $4000
HIP® Process (Hot Isostatic Pressing) For Increased Durability With Aluminum Blocks $675
Stage I Options
Dart Steel Billet Main Cap Upgrade $450
Tool Steel "Heavy Wall" Wrist Pins $250
Tool Steel "M2" Rings for Heavy Nitrous $245
Callies Ultra H-Beam 4330M Timken Steel Rods w/ARP H-11 Bolts $695
Calico Coated Bearing Package $150
Stage II Options
Dart Steel Billet Main Cap Upgrade $450
Tool Steel "M2" Rings for Heavy Nitrous $395
Callies Ultra I-Beam 4330M Timken Steel Rods $525
Oliver Steel Billet Rods $500
GRP Aluminum Rods $Call
Calico Coated Bearing Package $150
Stage III Options
Callies Ultra I-Beam 4330M Timken Steel Rods $125
GRP Aluminum Rods $Call
Calico Coated Bearing Package $150
Additional Parts - Labor - Accessories
Cometic MLS (Multi Layered Steel) Head Gaskets (.040/.045/.051 Thickness) Each$125
Cometic MLS (Multi Layered Steel) Head Gaskets (.060/.066 Thickness) Each$145
Heavy Metal Installed (if required) Per slug$95
Weld Caps (if required) Per cap$35
Cam Cut Counterweights (if required) $Call
SFI Heavy Duty Flexplate & ARP Bolt Package $150
Boninfante Severe Duty SFI Flexplate & ARP Bolt PackageImage Close$229
Boninfante SFI Billet Flexplate & ARP Bolt PackageImage Close$395
PowerMaster Hi-Torque Mini StarterImage Close$229
Lucas Break In Oil. Call For Viscosity Recommendation. Priced Per Quart. Quart$8