EREF ENGINE GIVEAWAY
Congratulations to Brian Utt
​from the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area
Winning Ticket #5930
On Saturday, December 11, at the PRI Show in Indianapolis, the Engine Rebuilders Education Foundation (EREF) gave away a 540 CID Big Block Chevy engine. With thousands of tickets being sold pre-show and almost the same amount sold during the show, the ticket tumbler was very full and one winner was chosen. The lucky winning ticket – ticket number 5930 – belonged to Mr. Brian Utt from the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area.

Brian was very excited to win this engine and stated that every year he buys tickets for the engine raffle and dreams about winning the engine. Well, this year the dream came true. What is his plan for this engine, you ask… well, Brian explained that they have some options for the engine but one thought that came to mind right away was putting the engine in a Corvette that they are currently working on and rebuilding for road racing. Brian will keep us updated on how the project goes.

AERA and EREF would like to thank everyone who participated in the engine giveaway this year. All proceeds generated from the giveaway will fund grants and scholarships to assist those who desire training in the field of engine building and rebuilding.
Follow along with the engine build in Engine Professional magazine!
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4​

Special thanks to all the sponsors of this engine build:

PROJECT PARTS
  • Dart Big M block 312133444
  • Dart Pro 1 cylinder heads 19200000
  • Dart valve covers 68000040
  • Dart stud girdles 301-64110001
  • Scat forged crankshaft 4-454-4250-6385
  • Scat forged H-beam rods 2-454-6385-2200A
  • Icon pistons IC516
  • Hastings piston rings (Icon P/N) 4500JS8-.005
  • AXE engine stand/cart ESTD-40
  • Comp Cams solid roller camshaft 4028B/4032B R111 (4/7 swap firing order)
  • Morel Black Mamba solid roller lifters 6489
  • Harland Sharp roller rockers 1.7:1 SD 2001 (Diamond Series)
  • Elgin 1-piece pushrods PR-13845S intake; PR-13940 exhaust
  • Melling billet oil pump w/drive shaft 10077-800SS
  • Cloyes Hex-A-Just timing chain set 9-3110A
  • Moroso oil pan 20420
  • Moroso valve cover breather (weld-in) 68800
  • Moroso oil pan gasket 93153
  • Moroso oil sump dipstick 25973
  • Stef’s distributor hold-down clamp 30100
  • Cometic MLS head gaskets C5036-040
  • Fel-Pro intake gaskets 1239
  • Fel-Pro rear main seal (2 pc) 2918
  • Fel-Pro exhaust gaskets 1412
  • Engine Pro billet timing pointer 14-61922
  • Engine Pro bellhousing dowels 29-2000-2
  • Engine Pro cam hardware kit 29-1001
  • Engine Pro pushrod checking kit LC5A-K
  • Engine Pro engine primer 46-831
  • Engine Pro paint 46-480 Chevy orange
  • Weiand Hi-Ram dual intake manifold 1985
  • Weiand dual carb linkage kit 4022
  • Holley 950 cfm Ultra carburetors 0-80805 RDX
  • Holley billet fuel regulator 12-879
  • Earls fuel Y-block 100181ERL​
  • Earls fuel pressure gauge 100189ERL
  • MSD distributor 8570
  • MSD spark plug wires 31199
  • Made-For-You wire holders 5095611
  • MSD ign. Coil 8207
  • MSD IGN CD 6425
  • MSD crank trigger kit 8620
  • Spark plugs (gap 0.042") Autolite AR3924 or NGK BKR6E 6962
  • Meziere electric water pump WP300
  • Fluidampr 8-inch balancer 800101
  • ARP cylinder head studs 235-4328
  • ARP intake manifold bolts 435-2101
  • ARP crankshaft bolt 235-2502
  • ARP distributor stud 430-1701
  • ARP carb studs (2.7") 400-2402
  • ARP carb studs for linkage brackets (3.2") 400-2412
  • ARP oil pump stud 230-7008
  • ARP oil pan studs 435-1902
  • ARP valve cover bolts (1/4-20 x 3.500") 611-3500
  • MAHLE main bearings MS829H
  • MAHLE rod bearings CB743HN upper & CB743HXN lower
  • Dart block kit (includes cam bearings) 32000022
  • Dart block rear main port plug – ​Dart ¾" O-ring AN 32892750
  • Dart block rear lifter galley plugs – Dart ½" O-ring AN 32892500
  • Dart block front oil galley and main plugs – Dart ½" O-ring AN 32892500
  • Dart valve cover gaskets 65322000
  • Thermostat neck SUM-371100
  • PCV valve SUM-440308-BLK
  • VDO water temp sender (1/2" NPT) 323-419
  • Melling oil filter adapter MEL-MFA350
  • Moroso oil filter Race 22460
  • Weiand air cleaner (Hilborn style) 7221
  • Mr. Gasket velocity stacks 46
  • FilterWears velocity stack 8.5" pre-filters F181
  • Flowtech exhaust headers 31030FLT (ceramic coated)
PROJECT TOOLS & SUPPLIES
  • Goodson indicator base MBR-1F
  • Goodson dial indicator EDI-0005
  • Goodson digital caliper EEDC-06
  • Goodson oil galley cleaning kit HPOG-1000
  • Goodson dial bore gauge EBG-265
  • Goodson micrometer stand MIC-FIX
  • Goodson crank measuring/inspection stand PMIS-30
  • Goodson cam bearing tool CB7-300
  • Goodson crankshaft inspection stand PMIS-30
  • Goodson pneumatic valve spring compressor GSC-1000
  • Goodson cc measuring kit CCB-Kit
  • Permatex gasket sealants Optimum Max Flex & The Right Stuff
  • Cyl wall & piston ring assembly lube Akerly & Childs Xtreme AC9900
  • Bearing assembly lube Royal Purple Max Tuff 01335
  • Break-in oil Maxima Racing Oils Performance Break-In oil
  • Running oil Maxima Performance 10W-40