BIG-BLOCK CRATE ENGINES
Each engine builds on more than half a century of design, validation, and manufacturing expertise, offering an uncompromising balance of durability with the capability that comes only from the legendary Chevy Big-Block. Our lineup of ready-to-install engines offer something for every budget and project. We are the only source for brand-new Chevrolet Performance Big-Block crate engines, built with brand-new parts and incorporating the latest cylinder-block casting technology. See how the bowtie Big-Blocks compare in horsepower, torque, and other technical specifications.
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Part Number |
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19331572 |
19331574 |
19331579 |
19331583 |
Engine Type |
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Chevy Big-Block V-8 |
Chevy Big-Block V-8 |
Chevy Big-Block V-8 |
Chevy Tall-Deck Big-Block V-8 |
Horsepower |
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480 hp @ 6000 rpm |
469 hp @ 5500 rpm |
508 hp @ 5200 rpm |
621 hp @ 5400 rpm |
Torque |
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490 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm |
490 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm |
490 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm |
641 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm |
Displacement (cu. in.) |
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427 |
454 |
502 |
572 |
Block |
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Cast iron with 4-bolt main caps |
Cast iron with 4-bolt main caps |
Cast iron with 4-bolt main caps |
Cast iron with 4-bolt main caps |
Crankshaft |
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Forged steel |
Forged steel |
Forged steel |
Forged steel |
Camshaft |
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Hydraulic roller |
Hydraulic roller |
Hydraulic roller |
Hydraulic roller |
Valve Lift (intake) |
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2.190 in |
2.190 in |
.527 in |
.632 in |
Valve Lift (exhaust) |
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1.880 in |
1.880 in |
.544 in |
.632 in |
Camshaft Duration (@.050) |
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224° intake/234° exhaust |
211° intake/230° exhaust |
224° intake/234° exhaust |
254° intake/264° exhaust |
Cylinder Heads |
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Aluminum oval port, 110-cc chambers |
Aluminum oval port; 110-cc chambers |
Aluminum oval port; 110-cc chambers |
Aluminum rectangular port, 118-cc chambers |
Compression Ratio |
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10.1:1 |
9.6:1 |
9.6:1 |
9.6:1 |
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Part Number |
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19331572 |
19331574 |
Engine Type |
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Chevy Big-Block V-8 |
Chevy Big-Block V-8 |
Horsepower |
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480 hp @ 6000 rpm |
469 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Torque |
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490 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm |
490 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm |
Displacement (cu. in.) |
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427 |
454 |
Block |
|
Cast iron with 4-bolt main caps |
Cast iron with 4-bolt main caps |
Crankshaft |
|
Forged steel |
Forged steel |
Camshaft |
|
Hydraulic roller |
Hydraulic roller |
Valve Lift (intake) |
|
2.190 in |
2.190 in |
Valve Lift (exhaust) |
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1.880 in |
1.880 in |
Camshaft Duration (@.050) |
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224° intake/234° exhaust |
211° intake/230° exhaust |
Cylinder Heads |
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Aluminum oval port, 110-cc chambers |
Aluminum oval port; 110-cc chambers |
Compression Ratio |
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10.1:1 |
9.6:1 |
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Part Number |
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19331579 |
19331583 |
Engine Type |
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Chevy Big-Block V-8 |
Chevy Tall-Deck Big-Block V-8 |
Horsepower |
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508 hp @ 5200 rpm |
621 hp @ 5400 rpm |
Torque |
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490 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm |
641 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm |
Displacement (cu. in.) |
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502 |
572 |
Block |
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Cast iron with 4-bolt main caps |
Cast iron with 4-bolt main caps |
Crankshaft |
|
Forged steel |
Forged steel |
Camshaft |
|
Hydraulic roller |
Hydraulic roller |
Valve Lift (intake) |
|
.527 in |
.632 in |
Valve Lift (exhaust) |
|
.544 in |
.632 in |
Camshaft Duration (@.050) |
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224° intake/234° exhaust |
254° intake/264° exhaust |
Cylinder Heads |
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Aluminum oval port; 110-cc chambers |
Aluminum rectangular port, 118-cc chambers |
Compression Ratio |
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9.6:1 |
9.6:1 |