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Big Block Crate Engines

When it comes to crate engines, Chevrolet Performance leads the industry with an unmatched range of Small-Block, Big-Block and LS-series packages. Better still, every Chevrolet Performance crate engine is all-new, from the intake manifold to the oil pan, so there’s nothing to worry about regarding the condition of “seasoned” parts or rebuilds. That goes double for our brand-new cylinder blocks.

ZZ572/720R Deluxe

Chevrolet

Don’t wait weeks or months for a custom drag racing engine. The ZZ572/720R is the king of all Rat engines and is capable of pulling your bracket racer or heads-up challenger down the drag strip in the 9-second range. We deliver it fully assembled.

ZZ572/620 Deluxe

Chevrolet

Proving the adage there’s no replacement for displacement, the ZZ572/620 is the ultimate expression of Chevrolet Performance’s engineering capability, wrapped up in a soul-stirring combination of performance and attitude.

ZZ454/440

Chevrolet

Our engineers took the tough 454 HO and matched it with a set of higher-flow, oval-port aluminum cylinder heads to pick up an additional 15 horses – while still delivering an awesome 500 lb.-ft. of torque. It’s an affordable high- performance Big-Block for your project vehicle!

ZZ502/502 Deluxe

Chevrolet

The ZZ502/502 is one of the industry’s benchmark crate engines, offering excellent value with a proven combination of performance that is suitable for the street or strip. With more than 500 horsepower and 567 lb.-ft. of torque, it demands your full attention and a chassis that is strong enough to harness its frame-straining twisting power.

ZZ427/480

Chevrolet

The L88 427 was the ultimate expression of Chevy’s production Big-Block power, combining a rigid iron cylinder block with lightweight aluminum cylinder heads and a single four-barrel carburetor. Our engineers have recreated that classic, raspy rat engine in the ZZ427/480, but with updated components that enhance drivability – and performance!

Ram Jet 502

Chevrolet

he Ram Jet 502 blends the legendary torque and performance of the Big-Block with a modern port fuel injection system and tunnel ram-style high-rise intake manifold. It’s a combination that offers uncompromising performance – including 502 hp and 565 lb.-ft. – in a visually stunning presentation.

HT502

Chevrolet

Don’t bother repowering your trusty Big-Block-powered truck with a rebuild or reconditioned used engine. Our HT502 crate engine is an affordable alternative with more power and greater durability, including a whopping 512 lb.-ft. of trailer-tugging torque.

Anniversary Edition 427

Chevrolet

An instant legend was created in 1969 when a few enterprising dealers used Chevrolet’s COPO special order system to get the factory to build a handful of Camaros with the all-aluminum ZL1 427 racing engine. Chevrolet Performance commemorates the historic engine with the Anniversary Edition 427.

502 H0 - with Iron Heads and Roller Cam

Chevrolet

What will you do with 450 horsepower and 550 lb.-ft. of torque from Chevrolet Performance’s value-driven 502 HO crate engine? Whether you use it on the street, strip or even pulling a trailer with your workhorse truck, its performance range offers unlimited possibilities.

454 H0 with Iron Heads and Roller Cam

Chevrolet

Chevrolet Performance’s 454 HO crate engine is a Big-Block bargain – an affordable engine with performance specs that will make you think it’s 1970 all over again, including 425 horsepower and 500 asphalt-wrinkling lb.-ft. of torque.