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- Chevrolet Performance ZZ502/502 Deluxe 502ci/502HP Connect & Cruise Manual Transmission Powertrain System
Big-Block Crate Engine for the Street and Strip
When it comes to performance innovations that save time, money and guesswork, Chevrolet Performance once again leads the way!
Chevrolet Performance pioneered the concept of crate engines more than four decades ago, and continues to lead the industry with their unprecedented Connect & Cruise crate powertrain systems - factory-engineered engine and transmission combinations that include all the key components. Chevrolet Performance engineers matched the engines and transmissions for optimal performance and durability, so you can wring out every horsepower from them with total confidence! Designed for retrofit installations in older vehicles, for easier and quicker installation and operation without the need for guessing which parts will work with your combination. The convenience of a crate engine, the assurance of factory validate performance and the value of an inclusive package - that's what you get with Chevrolet Performance's Connect & Cruise crate powertrain systems.
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Each kit delivers a fully assembled crate engine, transmission and the installation kit to get it all running in your project vehicle - including the flywheel, clutch disc, pressure plate, hydraulic throw-out bearing (lines and master cylinder not included), fasteners and instruction sheets. Chevrolet Performance engineers matched the engines with their respective transmissions, ensuring they are up to the task of channeling big power with absolute dependability.
The engineers did all the hard work of designing and calibrating perfectly matched powertrain systems - and they covered them with a 24-month/50,000-mile limited warranty.
ZZ502/502 Deluxe 502ci, 502HP / 567TQ Engine
Chevrolet Performance's 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 ft/lbs of torque, it demands your full attention and a chassis that is strong enough to harness its frame twisting power.
All ZZ502 crate engines are manufactured with GM's updated cylinder block casting that is stronger and better supports high-performance applications. A forged crankshaft, along with forged rods and pistons, anchors the bottom end, while our popular oval-port aluminum heads offer excellent airflow characteristics. Torque tops the 500-lb-ft mark by approximately 2500 rpm and doesn't dip below it until about 5000 rpm.
The ZZ505/502 Deluxe package comes complete from the oil pan to the carburetor, including an HEI distributor, plug wires, starter, water pump, balancer, and an aluminum intake topped with a Holley 870-cfm four-barrel.
Specifications:
- Horsepower: 502 @ 5200 RPM
- Torque: 567 ft/lbs @ 4200 RPM
- Block: Cast Iron with 4-Bolt Main Caps
- Crankshaft: Forged Steel
- Connecting Rods: Forged Steel, Shot-Peened
- Pistons: Forged Aluminum
- Camshaft: Hydraulic Roller
- Cylinder Heads: Aluminum Oval Port, 110cc Combustion Chamber
- Balanced: External
- Compression Ratio: 9.6:1
- Rocker Arms: 1.7:1 Stamped Steel
- Water Pump: Aluminum Short-style
- Recommended Fuel: 92 Octane
T56 Super Magnum Six-Speed Manual Transmission
The Chevrolet Performance T56 Super Magnum Six-Speed Manual Transmission is a high-torque capacity TREMEC six-speed manual. Specially designed for custom, retro-fit installations with Chevrolet Performance crate engines. The exterior case similar to fourth-generation F-body transmission with the stronger, high-capacity gear sets, input shaft and output shaft used in the TREMEC TR6060. It also features a 40-tooth reluctor ring that's necessary for use with electronic vehicle speed sensors used with Chevrolet Performance controllers.
Features:
- 700 lb.-ft. Maximum Torque Capacity
- 26-Spline Input Shaft
- 31-Spline Output Shaft
- Gear Ratios: 2.66 (1), 1.78 (2), 1.30 (3), 1.00 (4), 0.80 (5), 0.63 (6)
- Slip-Yoke Design
- Two-Position Shifter Plate Included, With Third Position Built Into The Transmission
ZZ502 / T56 Super Magnum Installation Kit
Get your new T56 Magnum bolted to your new engine with this T56 Super Magnum installation kit. Kit includes all the correct components that Chevrolet Performance offers to easily mate your new engine and trans.
Installation Kit Includes:
- Super Magnum Bell Housing Kit
- Hydraulic Throw-out Bearing
- Clutch Actuator to Trans Bolts
- Bell Housing to Trans Bolts
- Flywheel
- Flywheel to Crankshaft Bolts
- Clutch Disc & Pressure Plate Set
- Crankshaft Pilot Bearing
- Instruction Sheet
- Rated for 800 ft/lbs of torque
- Does not include clutch master cylinder and lines
Each Crate Powertrain System Includes:
- Fully assembled crate engine
- Transmission & Install Kit
- Instruction sheet