Drag Illustrated Issue 137, October 2018 | Page 123

Your 1-Stop Source For
Big Block Components
Manley Has What You Need To Build
Better Short Blocks & Cylinder Heads
Platinum Series Pistons
Forged from the preferred 2618 alloy and
precision machined to exacting tolerances —
including precise ring groove-to-cylinder-wall
perpendicularity for optimum sealing. Available in
hollow dome (with a compression ratio in excess
of 16:1), mini dome, flat top or inverted dome
configurations in all popular bore sizes.
Forged Steel Rods
Newly designed for 2016, Manley’s Pro
Series I-Beam rods are an ideal balance of high
strength at the lightest possible weight and
can easily handle 1,600+ horsepower. They are
forged from 4340 aircraft quality degassed
material, fully machined, and come with premium
ARP 2000® cap screws. Premium grade H-beam
rods also available.
Forged Steel Cranks
Made from superior 4340 non-twist forgings,
Manley’s big block Chevy cranks are available in
all popular strokes from 4.000” to 4.750”. They
are heat-treated, stress relieved, shot peened,
nitride and 100% magnafluxed. They’re designed
for internal balancing and they have large radius
journals (narrowed bearing required).
Rotating Assemblies
Manley offers economical packages that are
ideal for “Super” categories and E.T. Brackets.
Select the factory-matched combination that
best suits your application. Includes Platinum
Series pistons, 4340 H-beam rods, 4340 forged
steel crank, Total Seal piston rings and Clevite
high performance rod and main bearings.
Titanium & Steel Valves
Special titanium valve packages have
been developed for popular big block cylinder
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heads, including GM’s DRCE, Brodix SR20,
Dart Pro 1® and 320/360, Pontiac and the
Dart Big Chief. Make a good thing even better
with these lightweight, extra-durable valves.
Of course, a wide array of stainless steel
valves are also available.
NexTek Valve Springs
Recognized as the most durable springs on
the market by many top engine builders, they
hold loads exceptionally well. New lightweight
Dual Design spring packages replace triples in
many applications, and their compact design
allows engines to rev higher with improved
valve train control.
Lightweight Retainers
Manley’s FEA-designed titanium retainers
improve RPM potential. For those who prefer the
durability of steel —but don’t want the weight
penalty— Manley’s exclusive TensileMax steel
retainers that have a hardness of Rc 52-54
but weigh within a few grams of titanium. H-13
Tool Steel also available.
One-Piece Pushrods
Get the optimum balance of strength and
light weight with Manley’s one-piece 4130
swedged-end pushrods. Choose between 3/8"
x .080" wall, 3/8" x .135" wall and 7/16" x .165"
wall thickness in .025" length increments.
Meticulously
formed
with
excellent
concentricity and exact radii ends.
Important Components
Exact installed heights are ensured through
use of Manley’s precision-machined valve locks,
which are available in steel and titanium and with
+.050, standard and -.050" standard or Bead-
Loc™ tangs. Shims, O.D. Spring Cups and I.D.
Spring Locators complete the set-up package.
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