Is this engine any good, or just second rate parts? I am looking to top it with decent heads and a single BBs turbo kit. I am not looking to make 1,000hp or anything crazy, 600 or so is my goal but i want it to live forever. Anyone running this shortblock or dealt with this company before?

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Dart Lil M
JE PRO SERIES Forged Race Pistons and MOLY rings
Eagle 4340 Crank INTERNAL BALANCE
Eagle 3d Hbeam Rods 4340 H BEAM
King RACE Bearings

 

It definitely isn't second rate parts, but if I were buying a new Dart block to house a 4" stroke crank, I'd opt to spend a few hundred extra bucks and get a tall deck block.
The std height block makes for a very tight squeeze with a 4" crank and 6" rods.

 

Unless your looking for like 15:1 pro street stuff!!!

 

Doesnt a tall deck throw the intake off? Does it take a special intake.

 

A tall deck takes a special intake, or spacers.
They also require a special oil pan, because the pan rails are spread apart further to accomodate a large stroker crank. And a longer distributor too.

 

I can't see the benefit of a tall deck, it costs much more, and might not clear my stock hood. What are the benefits?

 

A 4" stroke takes 6" rods min.
That leaves 1" for piston comp height, and that's a very tight ring package.
You specified that you're interested in longevity.
Try searching out a picture of a piston with a 1" compression ht. They look like a pancake with a wristpin through it.
A taller deck allows the use of a taller piston and longer rods, both.
Better for longevity.

 

Ahh makes perfect sense now, I assume the ring package might seal better when using FI also?