DHD’s Duramax engine program has earned a national reputation for its unwavering durability, meticulous attention to detail, and premium quality components. The Street Hooker series embodies this legacy, offering unparalleled value and performance. When you invest in a Street Hooker engine, you’re not just buying parts; you’re tapping into two decades of specialized knowledge, refined processes, precise specifications, and proven procedures specifically tailored for the Duramax platform. This is the same expertise that fuels our professional racing and pulling programs, now available for your street machine in the Street Hooker.
DHD Street Hooker Series engines are engineered to propel your Duramax to the coveted 1000hp mark and beyond. Thanks to advancements in fuel and air delivery technology, achieving 1000hp is more attainable than ever. However, the true challenge isn’t just reaching that power level momentarily; it’s sustaining it reliably, repeatedly, and safely whenever you demand it. Street Hookers are built to deliver exactly that – dependable, high-performance power on the street.
Street Hooker Block Features:
- Full Hot Tank and MAG Block Inspection: Ensuring a clean and structurally sound foundation, each block undergoes rigorous inspection.
- Precision Line Bore, Hone for Billet Main Prep: Critical machining processes to guarantee optimal alignment and strength for high-performance applications.
- Deck Resurface and O-Ring Cut Deck: Provides a perfectly flat sealing surface and enhanced cylinder head sealing for extreme pressures.
- Bore and Hone Bores to Custom Spec: Precisely sized cylinders for optimal piston fit and performance.
- Oil Galley Casting Inspection and Plug Replacement: Meticulous examination of oil passages and replacement of plugs to prevent leaks and ensure proper lubrication.
Component Features:
- Callies Compstar Crankshaft: A high-strength crankshaft capable of withstanding extreme horsepower and torque.
- SoCal 3388 Alt Fire Camshaft: Performance-engineered camshaft with an alternate firing order, a key feature in top-tier Duramax builds.
- SoCal Street Rods: Heavy-duty connecting rods built for the demands of high-performance diesel engines.
- Delipped Mahle Race Cast Standard Compression Ratio Pistons: Durable and lightweight pistons designed for racing applications while maintaining standard compression.
- Billet Flexplate (Requires Installation): A high-strength flexplate essential for handling increased power and RPM; professional installation is required.
- SoCal Billet Main Caps: Upgraded main caps for enhanced block rigidity and crankshaft support under high stress.
- DHD TORQ Series Main Studs: High-strength main studs to secure main caps and prevent cap walk, crucial for engine reliability.
- DHD TORQ Series Flexplate Hardware: Heavy-duty hardware specifically designed for the billet flexplate to ensure secure mounting.
- DHD TORQ Series Balancer Bolt: High-strength balancer bolt to reliably secure the performance damper.
- Fluidampr Performance Damper (Requires Installation): A premium performance damper to reduce engine vibrations and improve longevity; professional installation is required.
- Mahle Bearings: High-quality bearings known for their durability and performance in demanding engine environments.
- New GM Block Heater: Includes a new GM block heater for reliable cold-weather starting.
- Warranty Statement
Build Highlights:
- State of the art balanced rotating assembly: Utilizing the most advanced balancing technology available to minimize vibrations, extend engine life, and increase RPM potential. This meticulous balancing is hyper-critical for achieving reliable high-horsepower performance from your street hooker engine.
- Hand filed DHD specific ring gaps tailored to your build: Expertly hand-filed ring gaps precisely tailored to the specifications of your engine build. This crucial step, born from years of experience and understanding of Duramax engines, ensures optimal cylinder sealing and prevents power-robbing blow-by. Our experience dictates the precise ring gap, eliminating guesswork and maximizing performance.
- Proven parts selection: The components chosen for the Street Hooker engine are not based on theory, but on real-world results. DHD has selected parts with a long and consistent track record for delivering both exceptional performance and unwavering reliability. Investing in a Street Hooker means investing in a proven combination engineered to deliver consistent, dependable power. We focus on proven solutions, not experimental parts, to ensure your engine performs as expected.
- Performance Grind Alternate Firing Order Camshaft: Each Street Hooker engine includes a performance-grind camshaft with an alternate firing order. This advanced camshaft technology, commonly found in leading competitive Duramax engines, optimizes engine performance and power delivery.
Note: Photo is representative of a short block and may not exactly reflect your specific order based upon chosen options.
