Butler Performance "Big Chief" IAII SOLID Aluminum Block, STD Deck 

AP/BUTLER PERFORMANCE Aluminum Pontiac Block-Std Deck The IAII SOLID BLOCK undergoes the "HIP" process. HIP (Hot Isostatic Pressing) is a process that puts the material to a high temperature and high gas pressure simultaneously to eliminate air bubbles in the casting. The block is put in a 10-15,000 psi gas pressurized, 900 degree heated chamber for a period of time compressing the aluminum to give it a higher tensile strength than untreated aluminum. Includes installed sleeves (can be ordered without sleeves) All IAII Blocks include main caps and main studs ALL THE FEATURES OF THE IA II CAST IRON BLOCK.... WEIGHS ONLY 138 LBS. / MAX BORE SIZE 4.350 / Standard with every IA II block** Siamese Cylinders: (Sleeves are 4.170" Bore if chosen in options) All steel registered main caps: With splayed four-bolt pattern on the three center mains which adds rigidity Block: Allows clearance for 4.750 stroke crank. Main webs: Strengthened to maximum width possible. Cam tunnels: Reinforced. Wider pan rails: Provides better oil pan gasket sealing and gasket retention. Thicker deck surfaces: Provides added strength and aids in cylinder head sealing Solid lifter galley: With drilled oil returns that prevents lifter bore breakage and adds strength Improved oiling: Front main oil feed, which adds longevity and helps prevent front main bearing "starvation". Bottom of the block: Is solid to the bend, above the pan rail, for added strength Dual bell housing bolt patterns: For both Pontiac and "corporate" housings. Lifter bores are deeper to allow the use of standard type "corporate" lifters. Bottoms of cylinders: Are notched to clear strokes up to 4.75". A 5.0" stroke is possible with some grinding. Head bolt bosses: Are tied to cylinder walls and the exterior block walls are thicker for added strength. Oil filter passages are threaded for easy remote filter mounting. Oil pump passages have corner plugs at 90-degree turns to reduce flow restriction. (Plugs are included with the kit.) The IA II Block uses standard Pontiac 5 bolt Motor mount pattern. Standard deck height: IA II Blocks are available with 3" No Water Jackets Our IA II blocks are machined by one of the best aftermarket engine machine shops in the country. All blocks are checked out on a CNC coordinate measuring machine with-in process probing during manufacturing. We pressure test every block. IA II Blocks come with a full warranty for material and workmanship. Optional Finishing Kit (Plugs/Dowels Pins) for IA II Block Included 2- 1'' Flush Fit Pipe Plugs(SPE-1FP) 5- 1/2'' Pipe Plugs (568) 4- 3/8'' Pipe Plugs (554) 1- 3/8" Pipe Plug -Drilled (475) 1- 1/8'' Pipe Plugs (638) 1- 15/16'' Press-in Plug (EPC-39) 1- Cam Plug (EPC-112/STD) *OPTIONAL PIO-EPC92/50MM cam* 2- Drain Spigots 4- Dowels for Deck(MSC-06025068) 2-Bellhousing Dowel Pins(TCI-930055) 1-ALL-AP-OPS Front Oil Pan Spacer 2-SPE-1579D