TOP OF THE LINE. Around this time we changed our company name to, Skip White Performance to make clear distinction between the two of us. Pictured below is a file photo. Keep the engine temp down if possible, but don't worry if you can't get it below 210 on a hot summer day. Felpro premium oil pan gaskets are used on all of our engines. Having your engine dyno tuned will allow it to run its absolute best, and is very important in protecting the engine from potential damage caused by the carburetor running excessively rich or lean. For nearly 30 years, Legend Racing Ent. There are many special additives in true race grade oils that are not in conventional oil. This oil has exactly what is needed to protect a high performance engine. Along with innovative design, Pro-Flo 4 systems have the latest technology with an all-new ECU, and even more features for advanced tuning, with the key being their exclusive E-Tuner app with base calibrations developed on their dyno. We have no other eBay names, nor are we associated with any other company regardless of the similarity in the name or location. 191 dislikes 191. . Very important. THEY ARE ONEOF THE HIGHEST RATED PISTON BUILDERS IN THE COUNTRY. In a never-ending pursuit to build something above and beyond the norm, Mike Petralia at Hardcore Horsepower & Dyno Shop in Franklin, Tennessee, recently pushed the go button on his biggest, most powerful pump gas engine to date. - COMP HYBRID ROLLER CAM AND COMP TIE BAR STREET STRIP ROLLER LIFTERS. The Union Grove location will be home to our larger projects, fabrication needs, and competition division. A 582 big-block needs air, and lots of it, so we went with this DART 4500 single plane intake (PN 41124000). Our company founder, Skip White, sums this upgrade up in a few words: "bullet proof." Failing to do this not only delays the break-in, but can permanently stop the engine from establishing a good wear pattern on the cylinderwalls. We consider this upgrade very valuable for those that encounter any serious running. This revolutionary design dramatically improves the rod's big-end stability under tensile loads and provides a 60% improvement in bending strength and 20% stress reduction in tension compared to H-beam designs. These pistons are also suitable for use withnitrous or blower setups. Extreme high mileage use is not recommended with this engine. Cost of this upgrade is$960.00We have this upgrade featured in our other listings. Our engine program is unlike any of the others out there. Since the early 2000s, Dougs son Steve Roden has also been involved in the Schaumburg, IL business. The great pretenders continued capitalizing on our success due to the name similarity, but degraged our reputation. We have noticed some engine builders using low cost generic rods and crankshafts in their engines. These other sellers have capitalized on our name as we see it, and many customers searching for us will inadvertently find them, thinking we are one in the same company. Our new 582 engine is premium pump gas friendly. The Schaeffer brand oil is very highly rated. Aftermarket blocks, dedicated stroker cranks, and array of. The Pro-Pac kit comes with the Wiseco BoostLine rods, tool steel thick wall wrist pins, and ARP 2000 rod bolts. The quality and detailed machine work is outstanding as compared to any of the low cost heads on the market. 4130 chromoly steel is also much stronger, and will resist flexing. We also deck the blocks to an RA finish of approx. These systems make it very easy to tweak the tuning on your engine to better serve your application. After the crank was put in place and the thrust checked, we went ahead and torqued down the steel billet main caps using the bolts supplied by DART. With a few pumps of the throttle and a bit of feathering, the throttle will have you off and going smoothly, in most cases with very little or no choking at all. Some filters may also have an anti-drainback valve on them, but they are not necessary on V-8 Chevy engines, but the bypass valve feature is a must on low micron filters. They also have better designed bypass valves and stronger cases on them. Your engine info will include the balance sheet and other information on this engine such as cam card, and your invoice will show your personal selection of the options offered. We strongly recommend the Schaeffer Micron Moly 20w-50 grade in warm to hot weather. Original build I assembled from parts purchased from Sunset. This very critical work is done to exacting specs and with great care. Not knowing is understandable, but failing to educate yourself on the do's anddon'tsis asking for problems. This led to a catastrophic engine failure. It also made endplay adjustment a snap due to its handy access port. It's well known that the deck dissipates much of the built up heat an engine generates. Our goal is set the piston at zero deck (flush with the deck surface). You can enjoy your engine with occasional spirited driving, as it is well designed for it, but we will not cover damage caused by racing or improper tuning. Our next test will be with Quickfuels's top of the line Q series carb, and then were going to try a custom built Pro-Systems carb. This Edelbrock design produces the best fuel atomization and distribution for the ultimate performance, as well as delivering the most control and the most efficient way to deliver fuel to your engine. 800+HP RATED. We have two of these in use at our shop. A slight loss of power is also an issue with plugs that are too cold, as well as possible difficulty in starting. Please see the article in the lower part of this ad for a more detailed explanation. All of these features are essential to a new engine. It seems like some engine builders do not care how long the parts in your engine last, or they simply don't know this. Just wondering if a 540, 572, 598, 632, etc. If you are not satisfied with the cam or intake you have chosen, we will exchange any of these items for up to 60 days. We would not use them in an engine under any circumstances. The life of the engine can be greatly extended if you run a race grade engine oil such as our Schaeffer brand racing oil. During these multiple runs, we are paying close attention to the EGT, (exhaust gas temp) readings, vacuum pump readings, oil temp and pressure, coolant temp, and overall engine sound. The decking procedure is also done by our Centroid CNC machine. We believe that the electric fuel pump system is a superior fuel delivery system compared to a mechanical system. It may seem like a bit of overkill to use such a high end timing set, but the versatility and extreme quality outweigh the cost, in our opinion. To make sure our 582 would hold up to abuse, we picked up this SCAT 4.375-inch stroke forged 4340 steel crank (PN 4-454-4375-6385). You must be sure that your air to fuel ratio is correct. HP numbers are off by about 20. Every car from the factory has this feature. However, beware of some individuals on forums who think they know it all, and really know very little. Last winter I worked with Tony Bischoff at BES Racing engines. reprieve for Everton as Fabian Schr's goal is ruled out with Dan Burn offside in the build up. These rods are what we use on all of our extreme high HP applications. This is also an excellent upgrade for those running naturally aspirated street rod engines. If you have an engine youd like to highlight in this series, please emailEngine BuilderEditor, Greg Jones at[emailprotected]. 1/4th to 1/2 a quart. The crankshafts are stress-relieved, shot-peened, and magnafluxed. The 10W-30 7000 series oil is totally acceptable to use once the engine is broke in especially in cool weather. Your carb should be tuned to allow the correct fuel to air ratio. 20 minutes under a simulated load at around 3k rpm to promote initial ring seating. All of our engine builders have been in the engine machining and engine building line of work for their entire working lives. We are a premier seller on eBay with a 99.5 or greater positive feedback score of well over 212,000 and growing. Once you have put a predetermined amount of oil in your engine, and run it for a few minutes, let it sit for awhile on level ground, check the oil, and mark your dipstick with a flat file to re-establish the full mark if needed. INTERNALLY BALANCED, SFI rated, 7.074" DIAMETER, REDUCED ROTATIONAL MASS, OFFERS EXCELLENT CLEARANCE. Your results may vary depending on carb choice. As of now these intakes are not available so we have been forced to use the Speedmaster Single Plane intake. Pre-Installation/Pre-Run Recommendations. Only use engine oils with high levels of zinc compounds in them when running a mechanical fuel pump. A chrome block off plate will be installed on the engine. Engine of the Week 582 cid Big Block Chevy Engine Amongst a sea of Camaros, Chevelles, Mustangs, and Ford Model As seen at Sick Week, was this 1974 Opel custom built by Jesse Havlik and his shop Hot Rods by Havliks. They measure 6.385-inch and are secured with ARP 7/16-inch, 12-point cap screws. Some of these oils will state that they are low or possibly non-detergent, and that is a desirable trait of racing oil. To run these shaft rockers, dowel holes needed to drilled into the Dart cylinder heads. This Hearse is definitely Haulin Ash and its our Engine of the Week! We have a customer that used the orange colored antifreeze made for Toyota trucks as he happened to have this on hand. The New Generation Dart block is light years ahead in overall construction as compared to any of the other blocks on the market. 12.5:1 and up to approx. Pictured below is a heads up shot of the front. Race grade plugs are fine as they have a few features that are desirable for certain types of driving. Related Articles , We first met Brian Gawlik of Gawlik-SGRO Racing at the PennGrade1 booth during the 2022 PRI Show. We now use the New Generation Dart blocks in our BBC 582 engine builds. TH350: Best transmission choice, hands down. The big-block Chevy is one of our most popular platforms to build. Our engines must be used with a rev limiter. Their google reviews will also back up what were saying. When building a 582 big-block, there's no way we were going to find off-the-shelf pistons that would fit, so we ordered up some custom Mahle pistons (PN BBC070600D08). Do not overfill with engine oil. ALUMINUM ALLOY HEADS ASSEMBLED BY US WITH PREMIUM HARDWARE. On our bbc engines, we actually leave the piston about .003 to .005 in the hole to allow for possible piston rock. We will not send the engine out until it's perfect. Notice the multi angle valve seat cut. Below are our dyno results on our newest version of the 572 Pro Street engine. See our other listings for the de-tuned version of this engine. All of these benefits make BoostLine rods ideal for any street rod or racing engine. Factors such as outside temp, altitude, compression ratio, and the type of driving you do determine the temp range to run. This is one of the most important upgrade/options we offer. SERIES OIL PUMP # 10774 WITH M-SELECT DRIVE ROD. You will also see many of these rockers made from stainless on the market. Before you finalize your purchase of this engine, you may add any of these upgrades to your shopping cart. More pictures below of some the details on our new AFR Enforcer heads. Schaeffer Oil has the best base stocks and additives that make it the best oil on the market. Tuning includes jetting or adjusting the carb, ignition timing, or readjusting the rockers. The photos above and below are file photos. The exhaust note from this big block engine is much deeper than that of any of the smaller cubic inch bbc engines. We have seen these bolts before, and they are very low quality. Should you ever want to confirm that this is what is actually in your engine, you can remove the timing cover, and you will see that this timing set is very different in appearance to the run of the mill low cost sets often used by others. We strongly recommend using a crankcase ventilation system to pull gases from the crankcase. 582 Big Block Chevy 775 Horsepower on pump gas 10.5-1 Compression ratio $12,850 Engine Details Engine starts with a World Merlin 4 block that we fully CNC machine Eagle 4340 forged crank 4.375 stroke Eagle forged H beam rods 6.385 JE forged 10.5-1 compression pistons Mahle file fit rings Clevite H bearings Solid roller cam [] This maintains the deck's thickness, making it much stronger than a block that has been cut down .025. Our official company name is Skip White Performance. There are many special additives in true race grade oils that are not in conventional oil. The shop is also still utilizing a PTC converter, a TH400 transmission and the Madman suspension from the prior build, but will be building a new, custom set of headers. We offer this engine with selected upgrades and options. When the time comes to change your first oil filter, the Wix racing filter will most likely improve oil pressure. These extended life oil filters are an excellent choice for a new engine. Also included with this upgrade are the JE tool steel wrist pins. Our 582 engine will produce approx. Watch it make a pass! Here are a few good reasons why we think the 582 engine is a better choice than the stock GM bbc engine. Our Scatrods are bronze bushed, and unlike Eagle I beam rods, these are fully forged 4340 alloy. The Dart Big-M block (PN 31263644) is similar to a stock GM block, but improved. Our machinists/engine builders have many years of experience in building racing engines. Those engines are titled as our "Stage 8.5" 582 engines. The assembled heads included huge 2.300-inch intake and 1.880-inch exhaust stainless valves in addition to springs good for as much as 0.790-inch lift and titanium retainers. We strongly recommend reducing the amount of oil used in these oil pans by approx. It may not be enough! The foundation was Dart's standard-deck Big M Sportsman block (PN 31273444) with a 4.500-inch bore. All JE pistons are super-finished on both the outside and inside diameters to help reducepistonpinbore wear and minimize fatiguecracking, adding to the overall strength and reliability of thewristpins. 1. BBC can actually be too big to have decent street manners? on this engine, then you must be sure the fuel to air ratio is correct. Our engines can also be built for use in marine applications. PRICE. Before you finalize your purchase of this engine, you may add any of these upgrades to your shopping cart. The big-block Chevy keeps getting bigger. Comp height 1.218. Important note. - CHAMP CUSTOM7.5 QT. The front roller will usually scoot along the valve tip, as it can't roll properly due to rough internal surfaces. In California, that passes for premium. When we're finished decking the block, it is within approx. I'm hoping I can get some help from the experienced guys in the know and help with giving me some tips and specifics on building a 1000+HP 582 @ around 12:1 -13ish compression. Our basic formula gelled into a Dart Big-M block with a 4.375-inch stroke and 4.600-inch bores. But we live in the real world where drivability is nearly as important as how big of a peak number you can get. The anti-foaming agents in race grade oils are much better than what you would find in conventional motor oil. We then establish the engine's full horse power and torque numbers at a given rpm limit. We also offer this engine in a de-tuned form with multiple cam and intake options in our other listings. Having done a lot of the paint and bodywork himself, Will Tetros 1968 Nova stood out at the 2022 PRI show. At this point, we start the actual dyno tuning process and this focuses around the air to fuel ratio numbers and what timing numbers produce peak power. Using half a quart less oil can greatly reduce potential oil leaks. INTRODUCED ON 8-16-21 AMAZING RESULTS! They are available in a base model, turn key, or serpentine turn key. But even without the spacer, this 540 is guaranteed to provide many smile-inducing . Since Dart started the design pretty much from scratch, they were able to address some the issues common to OEM block. (LRE) has provided engine building and a full machine shop for anything from blue printed restoration engines to full-blown competition engines. The taller (00553 +125) was for the intake sides, while the shorter (00550) was for the exhaust side. This also establishes the engine's hp output and max rpm. - SCAT H-BEAMRODS WITH ARP2000 CAP SCREWS. This engine must be maintained with oil specifically designed for high performance engines. The cost on this high end timing set is approx $125.00, more than double the cost of the low level budget timing set used by many other engine builders. It remains 4-1 to Newcastle. The good news is that there was plenty of room for rod swing, even with our big stroke. If you want to save a few hundred bucks, you can order the Sportsman version of this block, which has Ductile Iron mains. Proper carb jetting is also a must. Our engines, rotating assemblies, and cylinder heads are built to very high standards and shipped to our customers in a timely manner. We have built engines that cost upwards of $50,000. Oh, and we want it to rev more than a typical big-block. These racing filters have a very loose media and provide very little resistance and a high oil flow volume, but due to the loose media, they don't filter small particles of debris from the oil. Final gearing when used in a car or sport truck could actually be in the 3.55 range or numerically higher. We have on occasion used the Scorpion line or roller rockers in our engines when the Comp Ultra Pro Magnums are not available. The Pro-Flo system has a slightly higher cost, but is well worth it, in our very strong opinion. As of this time,3/18/22the Weiand intakes are not available. We are the original premier eBay seller under this name since approximately 2003. Longevity and reliability. Your engine will be in a crate on a pallet, and you will receive a roll around engine cradle at no additional cost. The rod bolts are most likely to fail under hard use, moreso than the rod itself. Skip White's passion has been owning and building street rods for 50 years on a personal level. Couple this with the fact that you may be running a reduced amount of oil, and the "full" mark on the dipstick will most likely not indicate correctly. Should you ever decide to sell your car or truckwith this engine, the resale value would be greatly increased. It also needed to make torque, lots of torque, and make it down low where a street engine spends most of its time. Never let the engine idle for excessively long periods during the break-in period. ARP HEAD BOLTS AND WASHERS AND ROCKER STUDS. For this reason we went with these Dart Pro1 355 CNC aluminum heads (PN 19574136). The center trunnions are not polished, nor is the center of the roller tip true to size or polished. with this engine, the resale value would be greatly increased. Priming is not needed when changing oil on a well broken-in warm engine that has been running moments before changing the oil. This is something that running the engine on a test mule can't provide. The 6 qt. See our other listings for the fully dressed out turn-key version. After the engine is fully broken in, you may move over the Schaeffer full synthetic oil. CNC Motorsports Builds a 582ci BBC Bottom End Mike Magda Author Feb 2, 2018 See all 22 photos The big-block Chevy keeps getting bigger. One more benefit of this timing set is that timing accuracy is very precise and will remain that way. Racing oil filters such as the Wix Racing oil filter may only be used after the engine is completely broken in and we would prefer that you stay with the 20W-50 Shaeffer oil. We suggest joining a few good car forums, as they have a wealth of great information. Before installing the cover, we masked everything off and rattle-canned the block. It features a priority main oiling system and splayed 4-bolt main caps, both of which should be considered requirements in this level of build. When we heard that Brett LaSala and his twin-turbo 5.0L Coyote-powered 2012 Mustang nicknamed Snot Rocket would be at Sick Week 2023, we were pumped about getting the chance to see the car drag and drive, and possibly get some time to speak with Brett himself. If you want to rev a big-block higher and avoid using solid lifters, then the best route is to go with something like these new black-oxide-coated COMP short travel hydraulic roller lifters (PN 15854-16). Check out the result! There are some animal safe substitutes on the market that should be ok to use. The first six months will cover parts and labor, and the second half of the one year period will cover parts only. They have proven to be faulty in many ways. Set engine idle at approx. 582 Big Block Chevy Stroker Engine Borla 8-Stack Injection Holley EFI Blacked out Turn-Key Prestige Motorsports Inc. 14.1K subscribers Subscribe 65 5.2K views 3 years ago Here is our 582 Big. This is a generic term, referring to their ability to be used in high performance applications as well as for street rod use. Run the oil and filter for a period of approx. No matter which material you go with, the outer bolts are splayed, which adds strength. Dome height. We strongly recommend the use of our new line of ATM carburetors. When a rod bolt fails during high RPM, total engine destruction is usually the result. When engines are dyno tuned, the chances of you having a problem are near non-existent. The 20W-50 Micron Moly is also an excellent choice to use in warm weather. At this point we were ready to bolt it to Westech's Superflow 902 dyno. . These 588 cid supercharged big block Chevy-based marine engines pump out 1,025 horsepower and 1,000 lb.-ft. of torque each, with a compression ratio of 9:1. It's more to do with heat range than any other factor. The ARP-2000 rod bolts also torque at a higher number, and this increased clamping force is also a factor in keeping the big end of the rod stable and true to size. For those not wanting to deal with the potential quirks of a carburetor, this is the way to go. Comp Cams. Connecting rods take more abuse than any other component, so we went with these Scat H-beam pieces. The New Manley Pro-Series #190320 with 8 counterweights, 4340 Forged Crankshaft. As we transitioned the car to a big block from the stout LS it previously had, we also had to fix some cosmetic issues.. This over-rich condition is very damaging to an engine, and will huge amounts of fuel. Please go to the "UPGRADES" category of our store to add upgrades. Use a plug that's too hot, and you are once again close to detonation/pre-ignition; use a plug that's too cold and they will foul constantly, run poorly when cruising at low speed, and be difficult to start. .005-.010 off the deck surface of the block. JE Pistons Series 52wristpinsare available in a variety of lengths, diameters, and wall thicknesses. We have this upgrade featured in our other listings. Cramming 582ci into a short deck (9.800) deck height block is not a task for the faint of . The life of the engine can be greatly extended if you run a race grade engine oil such as our Schaeffer brand racing oil. CNC Motorsports machined the block to square and surface the decks in relation to crankshaft centerline as well as machine out material on the bottom side for clearance. We can also set any of our engines up for marine use. You must use a rev-limiter on this engine. We then build a heavy duty custom engine crate that is bolted and nailed onto the base over the engine and once again shrink wrap the complete crate for addedstrength. Not all engines are created equal! We can have the engine delivered to a residence with lift gate service but at an additional cost. If you think you will encounter clearance issues with the kickouts, we recommend opting for the stock appearing 6 qt. When using the stock appearing oil pan, we would like to see you add right at 5.5 to 5.75 quartsgrand totalin your engine and oil filter. The Merlin Block is standard (NOT a $500.00 option like other engine builders). opt for the medium lengthversion, as this will help maintain oil pressure and volume much better than the short version. As our business grew, we expanded our machine shop, and putting heart and soul in this company, we have become the number one street rod engine builder in the nation. They also have integral nitrous bosses if you want to go the power-adder route. The Pro Street engines are not recommended for use in cars with overdrive transmissions, or cars with steep gearing. They are lightweight in design, yet very strong. This rate only applies to delivery to a business with the capability to unload the engine without the use of a lift gate. Upon further investigation, you will find such parts not to be a branded name product. They are specifically designed for big-inch, big-rpm use, and every intake port, valve bowl, exhaust runner, and combustion chamber is fully CNC machined for optimal flow on a five-axis machine. Cam swaps are made easier with the two-piece design. The difference in drive between the two is vast, to say the least. Custom paint work on engine blocks and oil pans is available as an optional upgrade. There is only one "Skip White." WISECO PISTONS ARE 100% MANUFACTURED IN THE USA. Prior to shipping you will be sent a close up picture showing your engine on the pallet including any other items you purchased with your engine. Part number:01-000-8 and the Spec card # is 4878B/4879B SR 110.0 + 4.0. Around every 1500-2000 miles. Engines used in marine applications will have a limited warranty of ONE year from date of sale. We found the Holley Ultra XP 950 to be an amazing carb for this engine. We do not use the knock off oil pan gaskets on the market. The bores were punched out to 4.600 inches. We now have three of these in our machine shop. Unlike regular throttle body EFI systems, Pro-Flo 4 features the fuel rails and individual injectors for each cylinder mounted on the manifold. We strongly recommend the Schaeffer Racing oil. The testing methods we use are considered to be on the conservative side. In addition to BoostLine's innovative design, comprehensive real-world testing, finite element analysis, and meticulous quality control ensure that all BoostLine rods are fit for 2,000-plus horsepower (8-cylinder applications). His shop, Harbor Auto Restoration, helped build the car to handle 2,500 horsepower, and making that power is a twin-turbo 427 cubic inch LS engine built by Ochs Performance. OIL PAN WITH OIL CONTROL SYSTEM. This crank was precision-ground, heat-treated, shot-peened, and micro-polished at Scat. However, few stood out as much as Nick Wiegands 1977 Pontiac Trans Am featuring a twin-turbo 461 cubic inch Pontiac engine. This cam offers fair drivability and decent mid range power. Our custom made pistons have a compression height that is .010 taller on bbc pistons, and .015 taller on sbc pistons, as compared to most all of the catalog pistons on the market. 2-6 weeks, perhaps sooner, depending on the season. The cost to do a repair once the engine is installed can be very expensive for both us the seller and the customer.