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ZZ502/502 BASE BIG-BLOCK CRATE ENGINE

ZZ502/502 BASE BIG-BLOCK CRATE ENGINE

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HIGH-CALIBER BUILD.

Offer Valid 1/1/24 to 12/31/24

$250 rebate* on the purchase of a Chevrolet Performance Transmission within 180 days of the purchase of any Chevrolet Performance Crate Engine**. Rebate amount dependent on the package purchased.

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Foundation for Big-Block torque

For the builder who wants the super-strong bottom end and high-flow aluminum oval-port cylinder heads, but also wants to finish the engine his or her way.

PART NO. 19331576

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508 HP @5200 RPM

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580 LB/FT @3600 RPM

High-performance base 

A set of high-flow aluminum oval-port cylinder heads and a hydraulic roller camshaft designed to support low-rpm torque production enable it to hit the 500 lb.-ft. mark by approximately 2,500 rpm.

Installation Guides

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ZZ502-502 Base Tech Specs

  • Part Number: 19331576
  • Engine Type: Chevy Big-Block V-8
  • Displacement (cu. in.): 502
  • Bore x Stroke (in.): 4.470 x 4.000
  • Block (P/N 19170540): Cast-iron with four-bolt main caps
  • Crankshaft (P/N 10183723): Forged steel
  • Connecting Rods (P/N 19170198): Forged steel, shot-peened
  • Pistons (P/N 12533507): Forged aluminum
  • Camshaft Type (P/N 12366543): Hydraulic roller
  • Camshaft Lift (in.): .527 intake / .544 exhaust
  • Camshaft Duration (@.050 in.): 224° intake / 234° exhaust
  • Cylinder Heads (P/N 12363390): Aluminum oval port; 110-cc chambers
  • Valve Size (in.): 2.250 intake / 1.880 exhaust; stainless steel
  • Compression Ratio: 9.6:1
  • Rocker Arms (P/N 12368082): Stamped steel
  • Rocker Arm Ratio: 1.7:1
  • Recommended Fuel: Premium pump
  • Ignition Timing: 32° total @ 4,000
  • Maximum Recommended rpm: 5800
  • Balanced: External
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