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The Most Powerful Big-Block Street Engine from Chevrolet Performance
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.
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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.
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.
ZZ572/620 Deluxe 572ci, 620HP / 650TQ Engine
The ZZ572/620 is the ultimate expression of Chevrolet Performance's engineering capability. They build the ZZ572 with huge 4.560-inch bores and add a forged 4.375-inch-stroke crankshaft. To make sure those cylinders are packed with every cubic centimeter's worth of atmosphere, we use a camshaft with incredible 0.632/0.632-inch lift and 254°/264° duration specifications.
Aluminum rectangular-port heads with 310cc intake ports complement the airflow capability offered by the big-bore bottom end. They also feature 118cc raised exhaust ports and 118cc combustion chambers. The valves are big, too - measuring 2.250 inches on the intake side and 1.880 inches on the exhausts.
Chevrolet Performance delivers the ZZ572/620 Deluxe with an 850-cfm carburetor, HEI distributor, aluminum water pump, and distinctive orange powder-coated valve covers that proudly proclaim the 572 legend.
Specifications:
- Horsepower: 620 @ 5500 RPM
- Torque: 650 ft/lbs @ 4500 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 Rectangle Port, 118cc Combustion Chamber
- Balanced: Internal
- Compression Ratio: 9.6:1
- Rocker Arms: 1.7:1 Aluminum Roller style
- 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
ZZ572 / 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