540 Big Block Chevy Drag Race Short Block
Drag Race Short Blocks

540 Big Block Chevy Drag Race Short Block $7,195

540 Big Block Chevy Drag Race Short Block Basic Version Shown
540-565BBC $7,195
540/555/565 Your Choice

Take One Of Our Balanced Rotating Assemblies And A Fully Precision Machined And Race Prepped Block, Have It Assembled By The Most Experienced Race Engine Builders In The World And You Have All The Components That Make Up One Of The Best Values In Short Blocks Today.

Different Compression Ratios Available

  • Dart Big "M" 4 Bolt Race Prepped Block w/Splayed Caps
  • SSRE/Scat 4340 4.250" Stroke Steel Crank (1)
  • Scat 4340 6.385"/6.535" H-Beam Steel Rods
  • JE/SRP 13-1 Pistons
  • Total Seal Plasma Moly Ring Set
  • Clevite 77 "H" Series Main & Rod Bearings
  • Complete Assembly Internally Balanced
  • Footnotes:
  • (1) Precision machined in USA to our custom specifications.
Shafiroff Racing Engine Upgrade Packages
Camshaft Installation Package$895
Includes: Custom Steel Billet Roller Cam, Cloyes Billet True Roller Timing Set w/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
7/4 Swap Firing Order Cam $55
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 CoverImageShafiroff Racing Available Options Close$195
Jesel "Original 2 pc" Belt Drive $1145
Deluxe Short Block Version
Includes Camshaft Package
$1695
Includes: Custom 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 Installed and Degreed.
Camshafts
7/4 Swap Firing Order Cam $55
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 CoverImageShafiroff Racing Available Options Close$195
Jesel "Original 2 pc" Belt Drive $1145
Oil Pumps - Oil Pans - Vacuum Pump
Moroso HD Billet Aluminum Oil PumpImageShafiroff Racing Available Options 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
Shafiroff Racing Engine Options
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
Dart Steel Billet Main Cap Upgrade $450
Brodix Aluminum Block w/Steel Billet Caps, Special Head Stud Kit & Additional Machining (Slightly Less Peak HP) $4500
HIP® Process (Hot Isostatic Pressing) For Increased Durability With Aluminum Blocks $675
Crankshafts
Manley 4340 Non-Twist Forged & Nitrided Crank $150
Callies USA Made 4340 Magnum Plus Pro Series Crank $2195
Connecting Rods
ARP 2000 Rod Bolts $125
Manley H-Beam 4340 Steel Rods w/ARP 2000 Bolts $300
Molnar Severe Duty 4340 H-Beam Rods w/ARP 2000 Asymmetrical Bolts $400
Callies Ultra H-Beam 4330M Timken Steel Rods w/ARP H-11 Bolts $1395
Oliver Steel Billet Rods $1295
Pistons - Pins - Rings - Bearings
JE/Wiseco Pro Series 14 to 1 Pistons with 1/16 Rings $200
Wiseco Q8/Q16 Gas Ported Pistons w/.043 Rings $295
Wiseco Nitrous Version Gas Ported Pistons w/.043 Rings $395
Custom Diamond/JE Pistons (Any Compression Ratio) From$595
H13 Tool Steel "Heavy Wall" Wrist Pins $250
Total Seal TNT "Hellfire" Rings $175
Tool Steel "M2" Rings for Extreme Nitrous $395
Calico Coated Bearing Package $175
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. (Large Diameter Over 1" Slightly Higher) 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 PackageImageShafiroff Racing Available Options Close$229
Boninfante SFI Billet Flexplate & ARP Bolt PackageImageShafiroff Racing Available Options Close$395
PowerMaster Hi-Torque Mini StarterImageShafiroff Racing Available Options Close$229
Lucas Break In Oil. Call For Viscosity Recommendation. Priced Per Quart. Quart$8